A MoU was Signed between Our University and College of Islamic Sciences in Palestine

Our Rector Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan, held a meeting themed "Strong Family, Strong Society" with rectors, vice rectors, and university representatives from Palestine, Uzbekistan, Poland, the United States, and Indonesia, attending the International Family Studies Congress organized by our university. A cooperation protocol was signed between the College of Islamic Sciences, Palestine and our university at the meeting.

The meeting was held in the Senate Hall of the Türkiye Century Congress Center.  The guests were Prof. Dr. Khaled Mustafa Abdelhadi Sarahneh, Rector of the College of Islamic Sciences in Palestine, Dr. Nozim Mamatakhunov, Rector of the Oriental University in Uzbekistan, Prof. Dr. Ryszard Sowiński, Rector of WSB Merito University in Poland, , Prof. Dr. Kataryzna Strzala- Osuch, Rector of Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences in Poland, Prof. Dr. Beata Pawłowska, Vice Rector of Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Mohammad Ali Ghareb and Dr. Naser Abdel-Aziz Taha Dodeen, Vice Rectors of the College of Islamic Sciences in Palestine, Prof. Dr. Zuli Qodir, Vice Rector of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta University in Indonesia, and his wife Dr. Sri Roviana, Farrukh Khudayberdiyev, Vice Rector of Oriental University in Uzbekistan, Akbarkhon Dalerov, Vice Rector of Zarmed University in Uzbekistan, Prof. Dr. Eugene Kennedy, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Louisiana State University, USA, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman Kandara, Liaison for Türkiye at A&M College Southern University, Dr. Lahcham Kasmia, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Development at Blida 1 University in Algeria, Ikrom Akhmedov, Head of the Administrative Affairs Department at Oriental University in Uzbekistan.

Our Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Mehmet Başalan, Prof. Dr. Erol Yılmaz, and Prof. Dr. Sedat Aktan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şevket Evci, Secretary General and Assist. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Başer, Head of the International Relations Office attended the meeting.

In the beginning of the meeting, Assist. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Başer, Head of the International Relations Office, gave information about our university. Prof. Dr. Khaled Mustafa Abdelhadi Sarahneh, Rector of College of Islamic Sciences in Palestine, Dr. Nozim Mamatakhunov, Rector of the Oriental University of Uzbekistan, Prof. Dr. Ryszard Sowiński, Rector of WSB Merito University in Poland, Prof. Dr. Kataryzna Strzala- Osuch, Rector of Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences and our other guests delivered presentations on the importance of the family for society.

Prof. Dr. Khaled Mustafa Abdelhadi Sarahneh, Rector of the College of Islamic Sciences in Palestine, expressed his gratitude to Türkiye, which has always stood by Palestine against Israel's genocidal attacks.

Our Rector Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan stated that the family has been the foundation of society throughout history. “In all societies, the family plays a crucial role in the survival of society. In recent years, the foundations of the family structure have been threatened by various means. Some resist these attacks in some countries, while this situation is unfortunately supported by political authorities. However, in our country and in friendly countries, family remains a sacred value. Because whatever material and spiritual values ​​we possess, it is through family that these values ​​can be passed on to the future. I would like to thank our esteemed guests who showed interest in this topic, which concerns humanity, our countries, and our future, and who attended our congress. I believe that our congress, which will focus on the concept of family and address topics such as disasters, addiction, the environment, children, values ​​education, education, economy, disability, migration, spirituality, media, mental health, art, sports, technology, society, law, family policies, health, urban culture, society, and positive parenting, will be beneficial for our countries and their future. Thank you.”

Following the meeting, a cooperation protocol was signed between College of Islamic Sciences University in Palestine and our University.

The protocol, which lasts for five years, aims to carry out student and academic staff mobility, workshops, cultural exchange programs, joint research projects, training programs, conferences, seminars and symposiums.

Our Rector Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan expressed his pleasure for this project-based cooperation between our University and Palestine, with which we share strong historical and cultural ties. He stated that this cooperation will bring significant outcomes for both universities.

Expressing his sincere feelings and thoughts, Rector Prof. Dr. Khaled Mustafa Abdelhadi Sarahneh thanked our Rector Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan and wished that the agreement would bring about positive outcomes.

Rector Prof. Dr. Khaled Mustafa Abdelhadi Sarahneh presented our Rector a Palestinian flag, a keffiyeh, a map of Palestine, and a wooden carving depicting the Al-Aqsa Mosque as a gift.

Our Rector Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan thanked Prof. Dr. Khaled Mustafa Abdelhadi Sarahneh, Rector of the College of Islamic Sciences in Palestine, Dr. Nozim Mamatakhunov, Rector of Oriental University in Uzbekistan, Prof. Dr. Ryszard Sowiński, Rector of the WSB Merito University in Poland, Prof. Dr. Kataryzna Strzala- Osuch, Rector of Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences in Poland and other guests for their participation in the congress. Prof. Dr. Ersan Aslan presented a tile painting featuring the Çeşnigir Bridge and a model of our local musical instruments, one of the symbols of Kırıkkale.

Our guests thanked our Rector and presented him the gifts reflecting the culture of their country.