08.04.2017 Bursa
The third meeting of “Producing Turkey Speaks” meetings was held Bursa. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Customs and Commerce Bülent Tüfenkci and TOBB, HAK-İŞ, TESK, MEMUR-SEN, TİSK, TÜRK-İŞ, Turkey KAMU-SEN, TZOB, ASKON, MÜSİAD, TİM, TÜGİAD, TÜGİK, TÜMSİAD and TÜRKONFED directors and representatives.
TOBB President
Hisarcıklıoğlu, who made a joint declaration on behalf of the NGOs, stated that
they are very happy to be together in the Ottoman heritage capital Bursa and
said, “We are pleased to welcome you to the Producing Turkey Speaks Bursa
meeting. We are; The working and producing parts of our country; We are here
today to represent craftsmen, farmers, workers, officers, employers and
entrepreneurs. In the leadership of our Ministry of Customs and Commerce;
Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) The non-governmental organizations
of HAK-IS, MEMUR-SEN, TESK, TİSK, TOBB, TÜRK-İŞ, Turkey KAMU-SEN, TZOB and
business community NGOs; ASKON, MUSIAD, TIM, TÜGİAD, TÜGİK, TÜMSİAD and
TÜRKONFED.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu
reminded that they had left behind a difficult year, Terrorist organizations
such as the PKK, DAESH, and FETÖ, which are not related to each other, targeted
our country during the same period. The treacherous coup attempt of FETÖ caused
many troubles for my country. The region around us has become a complete circle
of fire. Any other country would have folded if they went what we went through.
But we stand strong. Thank Allah we have shown the world that we will not be
defeated no matter how many players move against us.”
- “A day to stand shoulder to shoulder”
Risks in the global
economy are increasing. Uncertainty in the global economy began with Brexit,
then with a new US President. We are entering a different era in which global
balances are reforming. Those prepare will be the winners of the future. Countries
which make good preparations will continue on their way as soon as the dust is
settled. For this, we need new structural reforms and steps that will elevate us
to the global level. That's why we have to tighten the ranks inside while the
outside gets worse. This is the time to stand shoulder to shoulder. Workers,
employers, producers and public officials should all work together.
- “We have a great understanding”
Bursa and the Marmara
region is the most cosmopolitan region of Turkey. Hisarcıklıoğlu continued, “We
have a terrific human presence. This is the region where Turkey has started to
industrialize and teaches Turkey to the world. This region is also leading the
way to high technology. At the same time we are a great agricultural center. We
have very fertile soil and products. We also have a great potential in tourism
as a region. So we say that if Bursa grows, Marmara grows; Turkey grows. I hope
we will do this together.
Here we have a great
opportunity. We have a great understanding. In the past, our politicians talked
and we listened. Now the opposite is true. Our administrators say, “You talk,
we’ll listen. You tell us and we will reform.” That's exactly what we are here
for today.
Our ministers will
make their opening speeches. Then we will come down to the floor, and you will have
your say. You will consult on the economy of Bursa and the Region. You will state
all your requests. At the end of the meeting, our ministers will be back with
you. They will listen to the results of the meeting, your ideas. We will take
these results in detail later on. So my dear friends, "Producer
Bursa" will talk, will listen to my authority.
This is actually an
understanding of the world. Mr. Gümrük Ticaret Bakanımız, the pioneer in this
business, We sincerely thank Bülent Tüfenkçi.
We believe in the
power of common reason and consensus. Counseling brings stability. Stability
also brings trust. In the coming new era, we must maintain confidence and
stability. We believe that if we maintain unity and solidarity, we will emerge
stronger from this period. Hopefully, we will put our country among the world's
largest economies. When this is over, I salute you.”