The Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş, accompanied by a group of Members of Parliament and the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in the Republic of North Macedonia, Mr. Fatih Ulusoy, visited the University of Tetova.
Initially, the Turkish delegation held a friendly meeting with the leaders of the University of Tetova. During this meeting, the leaders of the UT briefed the guests on the university’s journey over the past 30 years of operation. They also discussed the agenda of activities that have been carried out, as well as those that the university plans to implement in the future, in fields such as education, science, infrastructure, and technology. After the meeting, the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş, delivered a lecture to the students and academic staff of our university on the topic: “The quest for a new Global System”.
Initially, the Rector of UT, Prof. Dr. Jusuf Zejneli, in his welcome speech on behalf of all the staff, students, and other employees of the university, expressed gratitude and respect to the Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş. “The University of Tetova has always paid special attention to strengthening international relations and developing opportunities for the exchange of knowledge, science, culture, and professional skills. These bridges of friendship that we have built are considered of extraordinary importance for continuing to strengthen these connections, so that we can benefit from the experience and best practices offered by universities in developed countries, including those in the Republic of Turkey. We are committed to the international expansion of the University through many institutions in the region, the Republic of Turkey, Europe, and the United States of America. The preservation and cultivation of cooperation with many international universities has played an important role in advancing our academic programs and in creating new opportunities for the mobility of students and academic staff as a powerful tool for the development of the University”, emphasized among other things the Rector of the UT.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Parliament of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş, in his lecture addressed to the staff, students, and other attendees, mentioned the challenges that the world is facing, such as climate change, inequality between nations, and wars. According to him: “The world cannot undergo a change towards a fairer system, and wars cannot be stopped as long as a small number of states dominate the current world order, mentioning the veto power of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.” Kurtulmuş also stated in his lecture that Turkey views itself as an inseparable part of the Balkan region. “We see all the peoples here as members of our family. A significant effort is needed to build a new system based on four fundamental principles: justice, inclusion, participation, and consistency. We will continue our close relations with all the peoples of the Balkan region. We wish for all the peoples of the Balkans to make efforts together and in unity towards common goals”, emphasized Kurtulmuş.
At the end of the lecture, as a sign of gratitude and respect, were presented gifts to the representatives of the respective institutions.
