08.12.2015 Ankara

The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the presidents and representatives of the members of the Turkey – European Union Joint Arbitration Committee visited European Union Minister and Chief Negotiator Volkan Bozkır.

Visiting the reelected as European Union Minister in the newly formed government, Minister Bozkır, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the members of the Turkey – European Union Joint Arbitration Committee presented Bozkır with flowers.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they would continue to support Turkey’s EU process as workers, employers and the members syndicates of the Joint Arbitration Committee and wished Bozkır success in the new term.

Stating that Bozkır’s term as Ambassador in Brussels was also filled with very important duties, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that a very positive outlook has formed in regards to the opening of new chapters with the EU and dropping of visas.

- Minister Bozkır

Emphasizing the important contributions of employers and syndicates in relations with the EU, Minister Bozkır stated that the delegation’s visit has greatly honored him.

Bozkır said, “Turkey will move on to the heights it deserves with confidence. We will stand strong together in difficult times as well as when the visas are lifted and new chapters are opened.”