Our University Hosted the General Assembly of Burkinabe Students
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Our university hosted the general assembly meeting of the Burkinabe Student Union. The event held at the Sütlüce Campus strengthened the bonds of friendship between Turkey and Burkina Faso.
The general assembly meeting of the Burkina Faso Student Union was held in the Sütlüce Campus Conference Hall. The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kavas, Director of our University’s Neighboring and Surrounding Countries Application and Research Center (KÇÜUAM), Amadou Ouedraogo, Counselor at the Embassy of Burkina Faso, embassy staff, and Burkinabe students studying in various provinces of Turkey.
THE ASSEMBLY BEGAN WITH THE NATIONAL ANTHEMS OF THE TWO COUNTRIES
The program began with the national anthems of Turkey and Burkina Faso being played. Following that, Amadou Ouedraogo, Counselor at the Embassy of Burkina Faso, delivered a speech. Ouedraogo stated that the Ambassador was unable to attend the event due to health issues, adding, “On behalf of our Ambassador, we commend the success of the event and the dedication of our students.” Our country is going through a difficult period, but thanks to the bold steps taken by our government, peace and stability are being restored.” Ouedraogo emphasized that Burkina Faso has great potential in areas such as agriculture, mining, and energy.
AFRICA’S HOPE LIES WITH ITS YOUTH
In his speech at the event, Prof. Dr. Kavas highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between Turkey and Africa, emphasizing the importance of African students completing their education and returning to their countries to contribute to their societies. Prof. Dr. Kavas stated that “Africa has great potential to shape the world. However, realizing this potential will only be possible through your efforts, young people.” Emphasizing that Turkey has always stood by Africa, Kavas expressed his hope that African students would successfully complete their education and contribute to their countries.
BURKINA FASO’S CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL RICHES WERE HIGHLIGHTED
Prof. Dr. Kavas also highlighted Burkina Faso’s cultural and historical richness, emphasizing the importance of preserving this heritage. In his speech, Kavas stated that despite colonialism and injustices, Africa holds great hope for the world, adding, “Africa’s rise will be possible through your efforts, young people.” Prof. Dr. Kavas stated that the bridge of friendship between the two countries would be further strengthened by the contributions of young people, wishing them success by saying, “Our universities are your universities, our doors are always open to you.” The program featured a promotional video about Burkina Faso, followed by a quiz. The new board of directors of the Burkina Faso Student Union has been elected. At the end of the program, a special painting was presented to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kavas as a token of appreciation for his contributions to the African continent.
