Turkish Consul General Orhan Okan recently visited the Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) in Hyderabad, India, to hold a meeting with the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the university. The meeting was aimed at discussing the potential areas of collaboration between Turkey and MANUU, particularly in the fields of education, culture, and research.
During the meeting, Turkish Consul General Orhan Okan expressed his admiration for the university’s efforts in promoting Urdu language and literature. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening the ties between Turkey and India, particularly in the academic and cultural spheres.
The Vice Chancellor of MANUU, Dr. Syed Ainul Hasan, welcomed the Turkish Consul General and expressed his gratitude for his visit. He emphasized the need for closer collaboration between MANUU and Turkish universities in areas such as student exchange programs, joint research projects, and faculty exchange programs.
Dr. Hasan also highlighted the fact that MANUU is a unique university that offers education in Urdu language and literature, as well as in other disciplines such as social sciences, management, and technology. He pointed out that the university has a strong network of alumni across India and abroad, which can be leveraged to promote academic and cultural cooperation between Turkey and India.
The Turkish Consul General also visited the university’s Urdu Language Centre, where he interacted with students and faculty members. He expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the centre in promoting Urdu language and literature, which he described as an important bridge between Turkey and India.
The visit by the Turkish Consul General is expected to pave the way for closer collaboration between Turkey and MANUU in various fields. It is also expected to strengthen the ties between Turkey and India, particularly in the areas of education, culture, and research.
In conclusion, the visit by the Turkish Consul General to MANUU is a positive development for both countries. It highlights the importance of academic and cultural cooperation between Turkey and India, and underscores the role of universities in promoting such cooperation. It is hoped that this visit will lead to further collaboration between Turkish universities and MANUU, and contribute to the growth and development of both countries.
