TOBB to host 1,000 int'l business people in Istanbul

Union of Chambers & Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) will bring together world's private sector and international establishment representatives at the TOBB International Business Forum in Istanbul. According to a statement released from TOBB which is celebrating its 60th establishment anniversary, leaders of the international business world will come together in Turkey as Anatolia news agency reports. From Europe to Asia, from Africa to Middle East, thousands of business people from 88 countries will discuss the affects of global economic crisis. The Business Forum hosted by TOBB will take start on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul. Attendees will cover the role of private sector during the economic crises and recession, the strengthen of entrepreneurship and the problems of commerce and trade. The opening ceremony is expected to be held by Macedonian President Gjorge Ivanov, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan, Turkish Minister of Customs and Trade Hayati Yazici and the Chairman of TOBB Rifat Hisarciklioglu. Moreover, on Friday, September 14, 2012, the general council and executive board meetings of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and World Chambers Federation (WCF) will take place in Istanbul.