Rustam Minnikhanov: “We are interested in experience of Bilkent University”

On December 1, Tatarstan delegation led by the President Rustam Minnikhanov visited one of the biggest universities in Turkey – the private university “Bilkent”, where the presentation of the university, Tatarstan economy and investment potential was made. 

Students from Tatarstan, who study at Bilkent University welcomed Rustam Minnikhanov by the entrance. 

Turkish Minister of National Education Nabi Avci, governor of Eskişehir province Güngör Azim Tuna, deputy of Turkish Parliament Ismail Safi, TURKSOY Secretary General Dusein Kaseinov, and executives of Bilkent holding attended the presentation.

Rector of Bilkent University Abdullah Atalar told members of the Tatarstan delegation that the university is a part of one of the biggest holdings in Turkey – Bilkent that comprises 45 other companies. First students started studying at the university in 1986, and there are currently 13, 000 students. The university has technical, humanitarian and economic departments, nanotechnological center, laboratories, and a concert hall. 

Abdullah Atalar also told about other enterprises of the holding, including Tere company that constructed Sisecam and Coşkunöz plants in Alabuga Special Economic Zone (Tatarstan, Elabuga). 

Speaking at the event, Rustam Minnikhanov thanked management of the university for a warm reception and opportunity to make a presentation. He noted that Tatarstan actively cooperates with Turkey, and big projects with participation of Turkish capital are implemented in the republic. 

Minnikhanov also said that sharing experience in the sphere of education and science is a priority area for Tatarstan, and the republic is interested in educational programmes of Bilkent University. 

Tatarstan First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ruslan Kabirov made a presentation about economy of the republic and called Turkish investments for investing in different spheres. 

Chief Executive of Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Taliya Minullina told about investment potential of the republic and favourable conditions provided for investors. 

IT-park Director Anton Grachev, who took part in the event, told about Innopolis project. 

Speaking at the event, Nabi Avci said that Tatarstan and Turkey have a huge potential for cooperation, and he was glad to hear about establishment of Innopolis University in the republic. 

A memorandum of understanding and scientific-educational cooperation between Tatarstan Ministry of Information and Communications and Bilkent University was signed at the end of the presentation