In the meeting;

1. Due to the high difference between the policy interest rates determined by the Central Bank and the credit and commercial interest rates applied by banks, it has been assessed that serious difficulties are experienced in accessing financing, especially for the real sector and SMEs, and that the increasing financing costs negatively affect the sustainability of businesses.

2. Due to the shortage of qualified personnel in the industry, an exchange of views took place regarding the problems experienced by companies. 3. Concrete steps need to be taken regarding the relocation of the small industrial site. An exchange of views took place on this matter. The 9th Group Professional Committee held its February meeting. At the meeting, it was decided to organize an information meeting in cooperation with the Chamber of Accountants, the Tax Office and our Chamber regarding the types of taxes that businesses are obliged to pay, such as withholding taxes, corporate taxes, and social security taxes.