University of Bahrain (UoB) President Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari received Turkish Ambassador Esen Çakil and discussed prospects of academic and research cooperation.
Dr. Al Ansari outlined the university’s future development plans, including the establishment of the Yunus Emre Institute to accommodate large numbers of students and increase the number of teachers, in addition to supporting activities and events.
The two sides discussed cooperation to benefit from the grants provided by Turkish universities, and increasing the participation of students in exchange trips to and from Turkey and Bahrain.
Dr. Ansari noted the scientific and cultural activities that had previously taken place between the university and various Turkish institutions, to exchange knowledge experiences, and produce joint scientific research between universities.
“The University of Bahrain was keen to establish cultural centers for languages, including Yunus Emre Center for teaching the Turkish language at the university,", he said, referring to the center's interest in teaching students the Turkish language, heritage and arts.
The ambassador stressed commitment to further bolster jointing ties binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Türkiye in various educational and academic fields.
Source: Bahrain News Agency