Turkey to intensify relationship with SUZA

The Republic of Turkey pledged to strengthen her relationship with the State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) in matters related to higher education field, this was clarified by Mr. Mehmet Kose, the Head of Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) during his visit at SUZA main campus with his delegation on 14th August, 2017. They were hosted by Prof. Idris Rai, the SUZA Vice Chancellor and his Management team.

The delegation was very much pleased by their visiting in Zanzibar and Tanzania in totality where Mr. Nevzat Ceylan who is a Turkish government member of Parliament and Vice President of Turkey-Tanzania Friendship Committee stated that their visit is a clear testimony that their historical relationship with Zanzibar is still influential. “Our presence here today will enhance this historical relationship between us”, he added.

Turkey through this mission has shown interest to work in partnership and promised to establish higher learning exchange programmes and expertise in various disciplines with SUZA, also aims to initiate cooperation in teaching languages spoken in these two nations.

Prof. Idris Rai informed his visitors that Zanzibar has significantly benefited from having relationship with Turkey through the enjoyment of various educational opportunities which are offered by Turkey; he said that Zanzibar has a variety of experts in diverse fields who obtained their education from that country.

Delegation of Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) meets Prof. Rai (right) in his office at SUZA main Campus. Others from left are Mr. Mustafa Efe - the Advisor to YTB President, Mr. Mehmet Kose – YTB President and Mr. Nevzat Ceylan -  a Turkish government member of Parliament and Vice President of Turkey-Tanzania Friendship Committee.

Conversation between Turkish YTB delegation and SUZA officials in progress.

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