19.09.2017 Mersin
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, who participated in Mersin Commodity Exchange 90th Anniversary and Award Ceremony, stated that it is unity and solidarity that makes Mersin a brand city, “I find morale here when I see the community. Then I go to 80 provinces and tell them about you. You are my example to them.”
Stating that Development Minister Lütfi Elvan has always stood by them.
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We were together with the minister at YÖREX 5 days ago in
Antalya. He has always been at the side of the Turkish private sector and
agriculture-animal husbandry sector. We have been working closely with the
minister since his time as undersecretary. Turkey's development policies carry
his signature.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that Mersin is the third largest province in
vegetable production, “53% of Mersin is forest, 24% is agricultural land. You
have fertile soil. It is first in myrtle, banana, lemon and strawberry
production in Turkey. The second in cutting rose and pepper production, the
third in mandarin and cucumber production, the fourth in grape and orange
production. Mersin markets its produce both domestically and abroad. No doubt
Mersin Commodity Exchange has made great contributions to the development of
agriculture in Mersin.
Pointing out that the Mersin Commodity Exchange is an accredited
commodity exchange, the TOBB President noted, “It offers 5-star service. It has
been providing service with sales hall and laboratory for 90 years. It is a leading
commodity market especially in citrus and pulses. “
“Chairman Abdullah is also President of the TOBB Commodity Exchange
Council, which is represents 113 Commodity Exchanges in Turkey,” Hisarcıklıoğlu
said and went on, “At the same time, he is a member of the board of the ICC
Turkey National Commission. We are benefiting from his knowledge, his
experience. Grace of Allah be upon him.
Now, we are bringing to life the 50-year dream of Turkish agri-sector,
the Product Specialized Commodity Exchange. A Council of Ministers decision was
issued for the establishment of the Product Specialized Commodity Exchanges.
Now producers, consumers, and industrialists will be more secure. It will not
be affected by price shifts. Product bonds will now become an investment
vehicle. Our producers will have easier access to financing with the product bonds.
The product will show you as a guarantee. Most importantly, the prices of
agricultural and livestock products will now be determined domestically.
- Development Minister Lütfi
Elvan
Development Minister Lütfi Elvan said, “A deep-rooted culture of trade is
generally prominent among competition. Even if primitive, the effects of industry
are evident. Mersin has incredible potential in industry, tourism, health,
trade; you can list all sectors because all of them have incredible potential for
Mersin.”