Turkey's Regional Chambers Achieve Top TOBB Accreditation
At a ceremony in Ankara’s Twin Towers, the Turkey Chambers and Exchanges Union (TOBB) presented new accreditation certificates to a group of regional chambers. Bursa Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası (BTSO) became one of only four chambers to receive the highest 7‑star accreditation under TOBB’s renewed system, recognizing its service quality for over 60,000 members. Niğde Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası, Nevşehir Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası and Erzurum Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası each earned 5‑star status, meeting European‑standard criteria. TOBB President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Trade Minister Ömer Bolat attended, noting that 73 chambers received certificates and that the accreditation framework drives corporate transformation, project development and international collaboration. Chamber leaders highlighted the achievement as a result of sustained reform efforts since 2013 and pledged continued focus on high‑quality, transparent services for their members.
Entities: Bursa Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası · Erzurum Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası · Erzurum Trade and Industry Chamber (ETSO) · European Union · Nevşehir Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası · Niğde Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası · Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu · Turkey · Turkey Chambers and Exchanges Union (TOBB) · Ömer Bolat
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Since 2004, Turkey and TOBB have modernized and expanded 19 land‑border customs gates. (19 land border customs gates modernized since 2004.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bolat described Turkey’s strategic geographic position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa as an economic advantage. (Bolat emphasized Turkey’s strategic location as an advantage.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The TOBB 2026 Accreditation Certificate ceremony took place on 27 July 2026. (The certification ceremony was held on 27 July 2026.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In his speech, Minister Bolat said Turkey’s economy grew 2.5 % in the first quarter. (Bolat said the economy grew 2.5 % in Q1.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Erzurum Trade and Industry Chamber (ETSO) was awarded 5‑star accredited chamber status in the TOBB accreditation system. (ETSO achieved 5‑star accredited chamber status in TOBB accreditation system.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bolat noted that external trade remained stable and that Turkey continues trade‑cooperation discussions with many countries, especially the EU. (Bolat highlighted stable external trade and ongoing EU talks.)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Turkey's Trade Minister Ömer Bolat attended the accreditation ceremony. (Trade Minister Ömer Bolat attended the ceremony.)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The TOBB accreditation system is designed to provide members with services meeting international standards, improve chamber quality, strengthen capacity, and promote sustainable management. (TOBB accreditation system aims to provide members with services that meet international standards, raise quality, boost)