29.11.2018 Diyarbakır
Representatives of the real sector and the financial sector came together for consultation in Diyarbakir. Prior to the meeting, Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Turkey Banks Union (TBB) Chairman Hüseyin Aydın said these two main sectors have met to better understand the problems of each other and to discuss their solutions, stressing that they will overcome this troublesome period together.
TOBB
President Hisarcıklıoğlu reminded that these meetings are a first in that they
have met with the chamber and exchange presidents of 13 provinces as well as
high level executives of banks. Stating that they appreciate the fact that the
banks have entered the field to listen to the troubles of the real sector,
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “I would like to thank Turkey Banks Union Chairman Hüseyin
Aydın for pioneering this process as well as all the banks.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu
stated that the real sector and the banking sector would better understand each
other and find solutions in these meetings. Stating that both sectors need to
be strengthened, the TOBB President stated that they have forwarded the proposals
to the government and will continue to communicate.
Hisarcıklıoğlu
emphasized that it is of vital importance that access to finances are kept open
to the real sector and SMEs, “Recent developments in the economy have been
significant. However, the revival in the economy is not yet at the desired
point. We forward the suggestions from our chambers and exchanges to our
government. Tax deduction was introduced in 4 sectors. Thus, our government
took the first step in the real sector. Afterwards, short working allowance was
activated. Yesterday extension for tax debts was introduced for eligible
taxpayers of good record who were having trouble making payments.
We
believe that this turbulent period is temporary. We believe that Turkey has a solid
foundation. Over the past 25 years, we have overcome many crises. We've
overcome them all, we will overcome this as well.”
TBB
President Hüseyin Aydın pointed out the importance of the cooperation between
the real sector and the financial sector and said that they had the opportunity
to listen and understand each other in this platform organized with the
contributions of TOBB.
Stating
that the main concern is Turkey's growth Aydın emphasized that they will overcome
difficulties together.