24.04.2025 Ankara
In 7 separate regional meetings hosted by the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, the Presidents of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges in 81 provinces and 160 districts evaluated the economic situation in the provinces and districts, the problems in the sectors and the demands of the business world.
Hisarcıklıoğlu shared
the following opinions in his statement regarding the meetings:
“In the last 1 week, we
held 7 regional meetings and came together with our Chamber and Commodity
Exchange Presidents in 81 provinces and 160 districts.
We evaluated the economic
situation in the provinces and districts, the problems in the sectors and the
demands of our business world.
3 main problems came to
the fore in the meetings;
1. Difficulties in
access to finance
2. Agricultural frost
disaster
3. Problems caused by
rising input costs, especially in labor-intensive sectors
The problem of access
to finance is the most frequently mentioned issue. In order for our economy to
grow on a stronger and more sustainable basis, the real sector’s access to
financing should be facilitated and financing costs should be reduced.
Many products have been
damaged by the agricultural frost disaster. This biggest frost disaster we have
experienced has caused serious damage to agricultural production in some
regions. At this point, it is emphasized that there are problems in
determination studies in the field. Accurate damage assessment, compensation of
this damage and timely payments are very important. For the continuity of
production, we need to support our producers and stand by our farmers in
difficult situations.
Labor-intensive sectors
are in danger of losing their competitiveness. We are having great difficulty
in protecting our export markets. Additional support should be given to
labor-intensive sectors, especially textiles and ready-to-wear clothing.
Also, let’s not forget
the reality of earthquakes in our country! Every province and district in
Türkiye must be ready for disaster.
Safe buildings and
earthquake-resistant cities now to avoid reliving the same pains!”
