15.05.2024 Ankara
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), visited the Anıtkabir within the scope of the 80th General Assembly of TOBB, together with the TOBB General Assembly Council, TOBB Board Members, Councils, chambers, commodity exchange presidents and delegates, and observed a moment of silence in the presence of Atatürk.
TOBB President
Hisarcıklıoğlu and TOBB General Assembly President Gürsel Baran wrote the
following in the Anıtkabir Memorial Ledger:
“Great Atatürk,
As the executives and
delegates of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye, we are
here before you to emphasize our respect for your cherished memory and our
commitment to the founding principles and goals of our state.
As the umbrella
organization of the Turkish business world, we are holding our 80th
General Assembly this year. We have always considered it a debt of honor and
gratitude to protect the Republic, our independence and the sovereignty of the
nation, which you have entrusted to us.
In the light of your
principles, we will never give up our efforts to grow our country's economy,
create employment and increase the welfare level of our people.
What you and your
comrades in arms have achieved together with our honorable nation is our
greatest pride. The goal you have set for future generations and the bright
path you have shown will never fade.
We commemorate with
gratitude those who sacrificed their lives and contributed to the establishment
of our Republic and its development to this day.
May your soul rest in
peace.”