The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Ticaret University, Dr. İsrafil Kuralay, and our Rector, Prof. Dr. Necip Şimşek, along with our Board of Trustees Members and Vice Rectors, met with the Minister of Trade, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, at a cooperation meeting. The meeting evaluated our university’s visionary goals in the fields of education, science, and innovation, as well as opportunities for collaboration.

JOINT PROJECTS WILL BE IMPLEMENTED
The meeting was attended by our Trustee Board Vice President Yusuf Cevahir, Trustee Board Members Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Vice President Mehmet Develioğlu, ITO Secretary General Prof. Dr. Nihat Alayoğlu, Turkish Armed Forces Foundation General Manager Bilal Topçu, our Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Hanifi Parlar, Dr. Prof. Berk Ayvaz, and our Secretary General Erdal Cesar. During the meeting, scientific studies and innovation projects, which are among our university’s priority goals, were evaluated along with opportunities for collaboration, and the implementation of strategic partnerships that will contribute to Turkey’s development was targeted.
VALUABLE SHARING FROM MINISTER BOLAT
Trade Minister Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat shared on social media after the meeting: “At this meaningful gathering, where we evaluated the university’s visionary goals centered on education, science, and innovation, we discussed projects that will contribute to the future of Turkey and explored opportunities for mutual cooperation. We congratulate the entire management team of Istanbul Commerce University for the value it adds to our country’s education and research ecosystem, and we wish them continued success.”