29.08.2017 Ankara

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, visiting in Ankara, received TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Abbas told Hisarcıklıoğlu that TOBB's initiative will open the way for investment in the Jenin Industrial Zone to be established in Palestine.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, during his official visit to Turkey on President Erdoğan's invitation, received M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB).

During the meeting, the situation of the Jenin Organize Industrial Zone, which will give life to the Palestinian economy under TOBB's initiative, was discussed.

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out what needs to be one in order to step forward in the establishment of the industrial zone in Jenin. Stating that the Turkish side has fulfilled the investment commitment of 10 billion USD, Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized their expectations of the Palestinian government.

- Arrangement to solve the problem of Jenin in its last stretch

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that they are following up on the issue and that the relevant regulation was in its last stages before the Council of Ministers.

Abbas explained that they foresee completion after Eid. Palestinian President Abbas congratulated TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu for his efforts for the Jenin Industrial Zone.

During the meeting, Hisarcıklıoğlu also expressed his regrets about the events in the Masjid al-Aqsa. Ahmet Şekeroğlu, Chairman of Organized Industry and Technology Regions, TOBB Peace Industry (TOBB-BİS) was also present at the meeting.