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Rector of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (KTMU) Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan paid an official visit to Prof. Dr. Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye, at his office in Ankara as part of his official engagements. The meeting focused on international cooperation in higher education, academic integration across the Turkic world, and sustainable partnerships in the field of education. The fact that Minister Yusuf Tekin previously served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University added particular significance to the depth of relations between the two institutions.

“We Are Ready to Support Kyrgyzstan”

During the meeting, Minister Tekin expressed his close interest in Kyrgyzstan and his strong sense of affiliation with the country, stating that they are ready to support all forms of cooperation in the field of education. He emphasized that he attaches particular importance to initiatives aimed at strengthening Kyrgyzstan’s educational infrastructure and developing a qualified human capital base.

“Manas is a Carrier of a Shared Vision for the Future”

Rector Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan noted that Minister Yusuf Tekin has contributed to the institutional development of KTMU not only at the administrative level but also through strategic and visionary input. He stated that this accumulated experience has played a significant role in shaping the university’s current academic capacity. Highlighting that Minister Tekin possesses in-depth knowledge of the university’s academic orientation, internationalization goals, and regional mission, Ceylan underlined that this strong institutional memory provides a solid foundation for ongoing collaborations.

Ceylan further emphasized that KTMU functions not only as an educational institution between the two countries but also as a sustainable “bridge of knowledge and culture.” He stated that the university holds a strategic position at the regional level with its education model based on international standards, its multilingual academic structure, and its dual degree opportunities. Prof. Dr. Ceylan also underscored that Manas University is a pioneering higher education institution that fosters a shared vision for the future of the Turkic world by integrating academic production and cultural interaction through a holistic approach.

The meeting also addressed issues such as increasing student and academic mobility, developing joint research projects, and strengthening cooperation in the field of educational technologies.