03.02.2024 Ankara

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, attended the Council Members Information Seminar.

Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that TOBB is the institution where democracy works the most; Council Members come to office by election, not by appointment, and said, “Ours is the most difficult election. For 4 years, it is the hardest job to ask for votes from your rival with whom you fight for bread.”

Stating that there is no money in these jobs, TOBB President said that they sacrifice their jobs, homes and friends. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “You are exactly where you will be useful to people. If you want to contribute to your province and district, your positions are a great opportunity. Do not forget that the best of people is the one who is beneficial to people.”

Emphasizing that the development of cities is with the private sector, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “You will set the course in your city. If the city is rich, the country will be rich.”

Emphasizing unity and solidarity, Hisarcıklıoğlu asked them not to marginalize each other and to accept differences.