Malatya Chamber of Commerce economic initiatives and legal]

The Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MTSO) has introduced several initiatives aimed at supporting the regional economy and revitalizing local trade following earthquake recovery efforts.

Initially, MTSO President Oğuzhan Ata Sadıkoğlu announced the establishment of an ‘Apricot Working Platform’ to support the regional apricot sector. This initiative seeks to create a sustainable economic structure for all participants in the supply chain, including producers, merchants, and exporters.

Subsequently, the MTSO expanded its economic support through a ‘Sectoral Fairs’ project. MTSO Chairman and presidential candidate Oğuzhan Ata Sadıkoğlu stated the initiative aims to connect members with new markets and potential buyers through B2B meetings and direct business connections, rather than just exhibiting products.

Parallel to these economic efforts, the MTSO presidential election process has encountered legal disputes. Candidate Mahmut Boyraz has appealed to the Supreme Election Council (YSK) regarding the accuracy of member lists, changes in professional groups, and the scheduled election date. Boyraz expressed concerns that approximately 4,300 members might be unable to vote and argued that changes to NACE codes could impact future public support for firms.

In related regional developments, Ramazan Özcan, President of the Malatya Commodity Exchange, highlighted investments by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), including educational facilities, earthquake housing, and a large-scale licensed warehouse. Additionally, Sadıkoğlu issued a message for Ahilik Week, emphasizing professional ethics and solidarity in the city’s economic reconstruction.