Turkey’s Representative in Taipei Mr. Muhammed Berdibek (center) received CACCI Director General Mr. David Hsu (left)  and Deputy Director-General Mr. Amador Honrado Jr. (right) on July 21, 2023 at the Turkish Trade Office in Taipei.

During the visit, Mr. Hsu introduced CACCI and the Asian Bankers Association (ABA), one of the Product and Service Councils established under the CACCI umbrella, to Mr. Berbidek. Hel also outlined programs of CACCI and highlighted the active involvement of the Union Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) since it joined CACCI as a Primary Member in 2009. Among others, Mr. Hsu informed  Mr. Berbidek that TOBB has hosted two annual gathering of CACCI and three CACCI Presidential visits, and that incumbent TOBB President Mr. Rifat Hisarciklioglu has served as CACCI Vice President since 2014.

Mr. Berbidek expressed his appreciation for the visit of Mr. Hsu and Mr. Honrado and offered his office’s assistance in helping CACCI members from other countries – especially those from Taiwan – who may be interested in exploring business opportunities in Turkey, and in establishing contacts with relevant government agencies in the country.