26.12.2014 Samsun
Attending the ceremony awarding the highest volume producers of Samsun, Hisarcıklıoğlu signed the protocol for the construction of a vocational high school which will be built in Samsun by TOBB.
The “Samsun’s Production Stars” awards ceremony was held with the
attendances of Youth and Sports Minister Akif Çağatay Kılıç and the Union of
Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat
Hisarcıklıoğlu.
Held by Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TSO) and Samsun
Commodity Exchange at the Samsun Greater Municipality Art Center, highest
taxpayers of 2012-2013, highest institutional taxpayers, highest volume exports
of 2012-2013 and the companies which placed among the first 500 and second 500
largest companies of Turkey in regards to product sales in 2012 and 2013
according to ISO received awards.
- “Dropping petroleum prices have
benefited Turkey the most”
Following Samsun Commodity Exchange and TOBB Board Member and Samsun TSO
Board President Salih Zeki’s speech prior to ceremony, TOBB President M. Rifat
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that one of the most positively impacted countries by the
dropping petroleum prices is Turkey, “Today, barrel price has fallen below 60
USD. Our greatest import contributor to current deficit is energy. This means
almost 50% reduction to it. This is a great opportunity for us, as well as
having its own peculiar downsides. The reason for that is we export to Russia
whose buying power is now that much smaller. The ruble has lost 50% value in
the last 6 months. Now we have less buyers for our goods as the Russians have
diminished buying power. They are 50% poorer despite having 500 billion USD in
their safe. That is why our market is suffering, especially fresh fruit and
vegetables which we were the sole supplier for Russia. We are feeling the
pressure in exporting as well as being unable to receive payment for what we’ve
sold. Another negative impact the dropping of oil prices has had on us is the
projected drop in Russian tourists. However, I am optimistic for the future.”
- Minister Kılıç
Speaking following the Samsun Greater Municipality Director Yusuf Ziya
Yılmaz, Youth and Sports Minister Akif Çağatay Kılıç said, “If Turkey is to
win, to move forward, we are prepared to do our part as AK Party.” Stating that
they are moving steadily towards their goals, Minister Kılıç said, “One of the
issues which most closely concerns the business world is political stability,”
going on to provide examples of the Party’s services even during the years of
crises.
- Signatures given for the İlyas
Kılıç Industry Vocatioanl High School
After the speeches, the protocol for the İlyas Kılıç Industry Vocatioanl
High School which will be built in Samsun by TOBB was signed.
Afterwards, highest taxpayers of 2012-2013, highest institutional
taxpayers, highest volume exports of 2012-2013 and the companies which placed
among the first 500 and second 500 largest companies of Turkey in regards to
product sales in 2012 and 2013 according to ISO, TSO members of 50 years and
companies which provided the most employment via UMEM Specialized Vocational
Centers received awards.