13.07.2019 Rize
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Çayeli Chamber of Commerce and Industry, meeting with council members.
In
his speech, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that with the mediation system implemented,
workers and employers are greatly relieved. Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that the
judicial process in Turkey takes 5 years, while it is just five days in
Germany.
Pointing
out that the mediation system brings convenience the TOBB President, “We do not
want to deal with litigation. Workers have rights to the enterprises they work
in. With mediation system, 63% of the cases are resolved without the need for
court.”
Referring
to the destruction of nature, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that haphazard construction
in the Black Sea should be prevented and that the main source of development in
the region is tourism.
Stating
that the Black Sea region is worth a fortune in terms of tourism,
Hisarcıklıoğlu touched on the importance of tea as a source of livelihood, “Turkey
and everyone abroad consumes tea. Tea is an important promotional tool. Ovit
Tunnel, goes up to Mardin. Sarp Border Gate has facilitated transportation with
Georgia. Rize-Artvin Airport is completed after one year. You have achieved
this by unity and solidarity and wanting the same thing.”
Referring
to the needs of the region, Hisarcıklıoğlu said: “Two things are very important
for the region. The Tea Law is very important. Natural gas reaching the whole
region is very important, especially in terms of energy. The railroad which
will connect Samsun and Hopa is very important. If we all aim for the same
goal, we will achieve our goals. So we have to aim at the same target.”
TOBB
President Hisarcıklıoğlu also visited the artisans in Çayeli.