3rd Manas Forum was held in Bishkek
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The 3rd Manas Forum titled “The Rise of Regionalization in Global Politics and the Organization of Turkic States”, of which Istanbul Ticaret University was among the organizers, was hosted by Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Ticaret University, Dr İsrafil Kuralay and Vice Rector of Istanbul Ticaret University, Prof. Dr. Abdulhamit Avşar attended the forum.
The opening of the international forum, which was organized to scientifically evaluate the Organization of Turkic States (TDT), the main issues of the Turkic World, and the potential for solution and cooperation for these issues, as well as globalization and regionalization movements, was held in the Kasım Tınıstanov Conference Hall at Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University.
Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Kyrgyzstan Mr. Ahmet Sadık Doğan, Rector of Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan, Vice Rector of Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University Dr. Baktıgül Kalambekova, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Bishkek Program Coordinator Mr. Mehmet Bodur, academicians and students from the Turkic world attended the forum. The forum started with the reciting of the national anthems of Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan.
In his speech informing about the scientific event held in partnership with Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Bishkek, TDT, International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), TIKA, Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Istanbul Ticaret University, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul Gelişim University and Ankara Social Sciences University, Central Asian Research Center (ORASAM) President Prof. Dr. Nasuh Uslu gave information to the participants about the 3rd Manas Forum and the works of ORASAM. Prof. Dr. Uslu expressed his gratitude by stating that they organized meetings with the universities that contributed to the process of determining and developing the theme of the forum.
Another opening speech of the forum was made by Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan, Rector of Kyrgyzstan- Türkiye Manas University. Prof. Dr. Ceylan underlined that the results of the Manas Forum, which was held for the third time this year, are of great importance for the Turkic World. Prof. Dr. Ceylan said, “Our young people, to whom we will entrust our future, are an important element of the linguistic unity in the Turkic World. We believe that new educational institutions will be the cornerstone of this unity.”
AN IMPORTANT ACTOR FOR REGIONAL PEACE
Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Kyrgyzstan Mr. Ahmet Sadık Doğan drew attention to the negative effects of global politics and globalization and emphasized that global policies can directly affect the welfare levels of communities and peoples, and even the nutrition of children. In this context, he stated that cooperation and solidarity are essential in resolving negativities. Touching on the importance of the Organization of Turkic States, Ambassador Doğan emphasized that this organization is an important actor in ensuring regional stability and peace. Ambassador Doğan wished success to the participants of the forum and concluded his words by saying, “The scientific contributions of Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia are undeniable.”
“GLOBALIZATION AND REGIONALIZATION MUST BE BASED ON JUSTICE”
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Ticaret University Dr. Israfil Kuralay, stated in his opening speech that he was very proud to participate in the Manas Forum. Stating that he believes that globalization and regionalization must be based on justice and humanity, Dr. Kuralay stated that the forum has great importance in the fields of international relations, intercultural understanding and human rights.
Prof. Dr. Enver Arpa from Ankara Social Sciences University stated that holding the Manas Forum at Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University, the rising star of Central Asia, will contribute to strengthening regional cooperation and integration.
TIKA Program Coordinator Mr. Mehmet Bodur gave information to the participants about TIKA’s works. Mr. Bodur emphasized that TIKA develops international cooperation projects to help keep cultural heritage alive and pass it on to future generations.
The forum continued with papers presented during 12 sessions by 80 academicians from countries such as Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Germany, Russia and India. Such events, which constitute the scientific leg of TDT, are an important step for the growth and strengthening of the Turkic World.
CONTACTS IN BISHKEK
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Ticaret University Dr. Israfil Kuralay and Vice Rector of Istanbul Ticaret University Prof. Dr. Abdulhamit Avşar, who were in Bishkek for the Manas Forum, held various contacts. Dr. Kuralay and Prof. Dr. Avşar first met with the Rector of Kyrgyzstan-Türkiye Manas University Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan. During the visit, Prof. Dr. Ceylan gave gifts consisting of local Kyrgyz clothes to Dr. Kuralay and Prof. Dr. Avşar. Afterward, Dr. Kuralay and Prof. Dr. Avşar visited the Anatolian High School affiliated with the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye and the Maarif Foundation and affiliated schools.
Dr. Kuralay and Prof. Dr. Avşar also visited Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Kyrgyzstan Mr. Ahmet Sadık Doğan. Dr. Kuralay and Prof. Dr. Avşar subsequently went to the International Kyrgyz University and met with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the International Kyrgyz University Mr. Aidaraliev Asylbek Akmatvegovich and Vice Rector of the International Kyrgyz University Mr. Baatyrbek Akylbekov.
