25.01.2016 Kayseri
Kayseri Chamber of Commerce elected TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu as “Townsman of the Year.” Hisarcıklıoğlu received his award from the President of the Republic of Turkey Erdoğan.
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was elected “Townsman of the Year” by the residents of
Kayseri. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he was honored by the award, “If the
residents of Kayseri are proud of me, they should know that I am even more
proud to be their fellow townsman. What’s crucial is serving our country. Each
county, each province of our country is as precious to me as Kayseri. Allah
granted us the opportunity to serve our country and our people. It is my
greatest wish to be able to serve fully in this capacity.”
TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the ceremony held in
commemoration of the 120th anniversary of the founding of the
Kayseri Chamber of Commerce. Elected “Townsman of the Year,” Hisarcıklıoğlu
received his award at the ceremony hosted by the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce
Chair Mahmut Hiçyılmaz from the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan.
- Each province has a treasure of
its own
Stating that Kayseri holds a great place in his life, Hisarcıklıoğlu
said that the fact that the city is known as one of commerce and industry has
great and inspiring stories behind it.
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “I have always been of the opinion that each corner
of this country, each province has a treasure of its own. What is important is
to be able to mobilize these treasures, to raise awareness of them.
I will prosper as long as my brothers in Edirne, Van and Erzurum prosper
and know peace.
Our unity and solidarity is our greatest driving force. I extend my
gratitude to the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce and my fellow Kayseri townsmen for
the title of Townsman of the Year.”