26.03.2015 Mersin
Visiting the Mersin Commodity Exchange, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Anatolia is the birth place of the stock exchange and that they will not be satisfied with what has been achieved, but instead, aim higher and better.
As a part of his Mersin visit, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu attended a
business lunch on the invitation of Mersin Commodity Exchange Chairman Ömer
Abdullah Özdemir as well as the consultation meeting. Hisarcıklıoğlu said that
Mersin TB is one of Turkey’s proudest institutions, stating that he views Chairman
Abdullah’s vision with admiration.
Pointing out the increasing global importance of agriculture and
livestock husbandry, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that these sectors are quite
profitable and that they need to be integrated into industry to properly bring
in profit. He went on to report that Mersin and its environs are home to a
myriad of very important agricultural products.
- Importance of common cause
Emphasizing unity and solidarity, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu
stated that everyone needs to think differently but come together around a
common cause. He urged the residents to all make the same demands of the
politicians who come asking for votes.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed the importance of export insurance via Eximbank,
especially in regards to risky target regions stating that taking insurance for
domestic commerce would also benefit businesses.
Mersin Commodity Exchange Chairman Ömer Abdullah Özdemir praised
Hisarcıklıoğlu for his works; pointing out the importance of the roadmap his
vision has given all chambers and exchanges. Özdemir went on to provide a
briefing on their endeavors.
- UMAT Plaza visit
Hisarcıklıoğlu also visited UMAT Plaza along with the UMAT Inc Board
Chair Hüsnü Ünal and others accompanying him, conversing with those working
there.