27.03.2015 Sakarya
Speaking at the Stars of Sakarya Award Ceremony held by the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu compared Sakarya and Kayseri, saying, “If 5 prayers a day is mandatory for those of us from Kayseri, Sakarya ought to have an additional 5 just to show how thankful they are for all you have.”
Congratulating the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The chamber and exchange in Sakarya are 5-starred,
providing service of equal quality to any to be found in London, Paris or
Berlin.”
Stating that Sakarya is a province which prospers through production,
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The contribution of industry in Turkey’s economy is 28%
while it is 36% in Sakarya; we want the contribution of industry in Turkey’s
economy to be at least equal to that of Sakarya.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his happiness in having Minister İslam with
them, “Her wisdom has brought a new vision to public administration. Her work
in regards to children subjected to violence and exploitation has been
revolutionary. Gone are the days of old Bede houses, replaced by modern childcare
institutions. These children are rehabilitated, bringing social peace with it.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu also went on to report that legislative work in regards
to violence against women has been completed, “The family support program is
being piloted in Sakarya. I hope that the Minister will continue these
successful endeavors and spread them throughout the country.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu provided information on Specialized Vocational Training
Centers (UMEM) and the new QR coded cheques, “We have conducted a meeting on
this matter with Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan and the Union of Banks
Chairman, agreeing on many issues. There will be two types of cheques in
circulation. One will be the regular cheque while the other will be a QR coded
cheque. QR coded cheques will allow you to view the transaction history of the
person or establishment issuing the cheque, enabling you to conduct safer
commerce. You can choose which cheque you want to use.”
- Family and Social Policy
Minister İslam
Family and Social Policy Minister Ayşenur İslam stated that at a time
when the global economy is under strain, export and tax awards are even more
significant. Expressing the pride those who contribute to Turkey’s economy to
such a level give them, İslam pointed out that automotive is Sakarya’s most
important sector. She went on to state their desire to build the domestic
automobile in Sakarya.