20.01.2015 Ankara

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the introductory reception for the Ankara Branch Office of the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TSO). Congratulating the Van TSO for this, their visionary labor, Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that Van, with its rich history and culture, is one of the most important cities of Turkey.

Stating that Van TSO has earned the title of a 5-star chamber by becoming accredited, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that Van TSO provides the same quality of service as any chamber which could be found in Paris, London or Berlin.

Stressing the importance of unity and solidarity, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that they are considering building a Science High School in Van.

- Next goal is an İstanbul office

Van TSO President Necdet Takva thanked all attendees and Hisarcıklıoğlu and stated that they’ve established the office in order to have a point of contact at a central location of the country. Takva went on to report that their second goal is to establish a second office in İstanbul.

Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking on the institutionalization efforts of the chambers in the eastern provinces, stressed the importance of the 81 Academicians in 81 Provinces Project initiated by TOBB.