Representing 400,000 Istanbul-based companies, members of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, took to the squares after convening with an extraordinary agenda to say “We are here to stand against those attempting to encroach upon the national will.”
Presidents of the 365 chambers and stock markets operating in 81 cities under the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB), the nationwide umbrella organization for the Turkish business world, released a joint statement simultaneously in response to the coup attempt against Turkey’s unity and democracy.
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC) also presented the “Joint Press Statement” to the public opinion under the TOBB’s umbrella in response to the coup attempt against Turkey’s unity and democracy on the night of July 15, 2016.
"DEMOCRACY IS INDISPENSABLE, NATIONAL WILL IS OUR STRENGTH AND BROTHERHOOD IS OUR FUTURE"
- As Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Executive Board; We make this joint statement simultaneously in 81 cities under TOBB, the private sector’s representative, and as 365 Chambers/Exchanges.
- Our nation and our national institutions thwarted a nefarious attack which threatened our democracy on the night of July 15. Our people protected their individually cast votes and democracy.
- Our Union, as well as the relevant Chambers/Exchanges, showed a clear reaction on the night when the news of a coup attempt first emerged.
- This nefarious riot failed thanks to the Turkish nation’s united stance, determination, and the strong will to protect democracy.
- Everyone should take great joy in the fact that our country’s all institutions, political parties, civil society, and media outlets embraced democracy.
- A unity, togetherness, and decisive stance against the enemies of democracy was demonstrated by political parties as well as politicians from government and opposition alike, and it deserves the greatest credit.
- We are conveying our heartfelt congratulations to primarily Mr. President, Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Prime Minister and all the political parties in the Assembly for their clear stance against the junta enthusiasts.
- We are proud of our Assembly, which resisted the attacks of the lunatics very steadfastly, reminding us of its “veteran” title.
- We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone, primarily our law enforcement officers and honorable members of the Turkish Armed Forces, which showed a clear resistance to this coup attempt. We are grateful to them.
- However, we pride ourselves mostly on our nation’s determination and courage as they heroically resisted the coup plotters.
- We do not want a coup which neither takes the power from the polls, nor any authority from the nation. Nor do we see an option other than democracy for our country.
- We expect this terrorist gang within the army to be fully exposed and brought to justice.
- May God rest our heroic martyrs who lost their lives. We send our condolences to their esteemed families and we wish a speedy recovery for the injured.
- Our nation will always remember them gratefully and with compassion.
- We thank God that we stopped this evilness and disorder thanks to our nation's common sense, foresight, and courage.
- We came out of this evil by strengthening our democracy, unity, and solidarity.
- We all should appreciate the value of this broad consensus in society on democracy.
- We now need to be much stronger, embrace each other more and love each other more.
- It is the element that makes us who we are, holds us together and makes us a nation.
- We will not fall into the trap of those who want to drag our country into chaos.
- We say, as the business world, that it is time to work and produce more and generate more employment.
- As in the past, TOBB and 365 chambers/exchanges will continue to be on the side of our democracy, our nation, and our state – today and tomorrow.
- We will also stand up to those who are against our country’s unity, our brotherhood, and democracy.
- As the private sector, we will work for our country and our nation with greater determination and take Turkey to bigger targets.
- We will always keep in mind Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s words "Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the nation" and continue to work and produce for our country.
- As long as we stand shoulder to shoulder without dismissing the value of our unity and solidarity... As long as we love, believe and trust each other...
- We, at this moment, emphasize once more that we will not recognize any will other than that of the people, we will not give up on democracy and accept any coup attempts infringing on democracy.
- Our existence depends on our state and country. Our existence depends on democracy.
- May God never let our country and nation go through such pain again.
Respectfully announced to the public.
ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EXECUTIVE BOARD
31 Ağustos 2016 Çarşamba
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