14.03.2017 Van
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu spoke at the 55th Anniversary Celebration Program of Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry and stated that he was in Van with the heads of 14 non-governmental organizations to launch the Producer Turkey Speaks program.
Hisarcıklıoğlu, thanking
the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry for their understanding of loyalty,
said, “There are no riches in holding these offices. This is an office for
giving, not taking. Whichever position you serve, this authority demands
sacrifice from your family, your co-workers, your friends, your business. I
would like to thank all the presidents and management members who have served, from
the past to the present.”
Stating that the Van
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Van Commodity Exchange serve Van admirably,
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Commodity
Exchange serve on the same standards with those in the most developed countries
of the world. Both are certified by the international accreditation body and
are included among 5-star chambers and stock exchanges. I congratulate both.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, pointing
out the unity in the hall, “There is unity and solidarity. With Unity and
solidarity, there is grace and prosperity. What has happened in Van and Turkey in
the last 8 years? The increase in employment in Turkey in the last 8 years is
56%; 90% in Van. The new establishments in Turkey is 49%; 107% in Van. Exports
increased by 8% in Turkey; 199% in Van. Who did this? You did. The audience in
this hall did it.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu
emphasized that while the amount of the bonds that were protested in Turkey in
the last year rose by 22%, the amount in Van decreased by 24% between the January
of last year and January of this year. As long as your unity and solidarity
persists, Allah's blessings will be upon you.”