06.07.2015 Tekirdağ

Attending the taxpayer award ceremony in Çerkezköy, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu praised organized industry zones (OIZs). Pointing out the economic problems in neighboring Greece, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that one of the primary reasons Turkey is not in the same position is thanks to the OIZs.

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the taxpayer award isHisarcıklıoğceremony organized by the Çerkezköy TSO and attended by Tekirdağ Governor Enver Salihoğlu, Mayor Vahap Akay and the chamber and exchange presidents from surrounding provinces and counties.

Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the importance of unity and solidarity in Çerkezköy and stressed the importance of entrepreneurs for Turkey’s economy, urging the public administration to take affirmative action towards entrepreneurs.

- Receivable insurance for exporters

Stating that Çerkezköy is one of Turkey’s stars, Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the fact that Çerkezköy is a production center as well as an important city for exports. Touching on the various risks exporters face, Hisarcıklıoğlu suggested that exporters take receivable insurance.

Pointing out that elections are behind us, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “There were elections every year since 2010. We don’t want to waste 2016 along with 2015. Our GDP has regressed 40 billion USD. We want to progress. That is why a coalition government which will implement the necessary reforms needs to be formed as soon as possible.”