18.05.2017 Tunceli
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Tunceli Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Yusuf Cengiz at his office. Tunceli CCI Board of Directors and council members were also present during the visit wherein views were exchanged.
TOBB President
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he appreciated Chairman Yusuf Cengiz’s successful
work, “Tunceli promised employment at least equal to the number of chamber
members present in Tunceli. The Tunceli Chamber has 627 members; there have
been over 1,000 new jobs. This is terrific.”
Noting that the most
important problem of the region is unemployment, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that there
is need for production and investment in order to solve this problem. The TOBB
President, explaining that it is not possible to trade without peace and to
prosper without trade, said that Tunceli has great potential. Hisarcıklıoğlu
said that the Development Bank should act on behalf of Tunceli as soon as
possible. He said that it is necessary to bring Tunceli to the fore of
attraction centers.
Hisarcıklıoğlu,
stating that, especially in the recent period, the government has taken on works
of great importance for the revival of the economy, drew attention to
regulations which provide VAT discount and tax advantages.
Tunceli Governor
Osman Kaymak participated in the meeting and addressed businessmen there,
thanking TOBB for their contributions to Tunceli. He pointed out Tunceli's
achievements in education. Governor Kaymak, businessmen provide a most sacred service
in providing work and business, “Businessmen are very important for us. One out
of every three people wants a job from me. Our business community will solve
this. We will solve all the problems of the province by joining hands as
state-nation-businessman.”
Following the visit,
Hisarcıklıoğlu and accompanying delegation visited Tunceli CCI Chairman Yusuf
Cengiz's office and attended a business luncheon.