28.10.2016 Adıyaman
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the 2nd Adıyaman Building and Construction Expo held at the Adıyaman Congress and Expo Center.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated
in his address that Adıyaman is one of the most important cities of Turkey,
touching on the importance of the endeavors taking place in the city.
Drawing attention to
the necessity of the construction sector in Turkey’s growth, Hisarcıklıoğlu
said, “Construction is of the utmost importance for the world and Turkey. It is
a matter which effects over 200 sectors. When the construction sector grows,
200 other sectors grow with it as a result. In the last 5 years, the share of
constructions growth in Turkey’s growth rate is 15%. That is why it is key
sector for us. That is why we must view construction as the driving force and
strategic sector of Turkey.”
Stating that Turkish
entrepreneurs who opened up to the world 30 years ago have written an
extraordinary success story, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We are #2 in the
construction sector globally, behind only China. We must remember that we are
all in this ship together. That is why we must cooperate, consult and overcome
all difficulties through common purpose. This is the time to work together for
the benefit of our country.”
Pointing out that
Adıyaman CCI is working hard to be the shining star of Turkey in textiles, the
TOBB President said, “They’re also working to hone the marble sector into a
strategic one. The commodity exchange has established an analysis lab while
also working to make Adıyaman into a center of attraction for food and
industrial trade.”
- Minister Tüfenkci
Customs and Commerce
Minister Bülent Tüfenkci stated that the expo would provide significant
advantages for the city’s economy.
Stating that they
plan to invest more in Adıyaman, Tüfenkci emphasized the importance of
marketing the goods produced.
Following the
speeches TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu and Minister Tüfenkci toured the expo.