Former Minister of Treasury and Finance Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nureddin Nebati visited Istanbul Aydin University (IAU). During his visit, N. Nebati met with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydin, the President of IAU, and exchanged ideas on various topics, including the contributions of internationalization in education to the country’s economy. Subsequently, discussions were held on potential collaborations within the scope of future activities and projects at IAU.
On January 15, 2024, the President of the Azerbaijan Franchise Association, Camid Mövsümov, visited Istanbul Aydin University (IAU).
During the meeting, evaluations were made regarding the UFRAD Franchise Istanbul Expo Fair, which will take place between February 6-10, 2024. Following this, Camid Mövsümov presented a gift to Istanbul Aydin University, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydin, the President of İAÜ, expressed his thanks for Mövsümov’s kind gifts.
Services Exporters Association (HIB) held its board meeting for the month of January. The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkey, Sezai Uçarmak, and the Chairman of HİB, Şekib Avdagiç, was attended by board members as well.
During the meeting, evaluations regarding service exports were made, and discussions were held on sectoral issues. Additionally, there was an exchange of ideas about solution proposals for addressing current problems.
Istanbul Aydın University President Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın met with student representatives of Kaynarca Village Education, Culture and Social Assistance Foundation (KAGED) for breakfast.
During the first meeting of the year, Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın evaluated solution options. They also shared views on the activities and projects planned for 2024.
Turkish Franchising Association December board meeting held under the presidency of UFRAD President Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın with participation of UFRAD members.
At the last meeting of the 2023, new membership applications were evaluated and current activity plans were discussed. In addition, ideas on new term projects and Franchise İstanbul Expo that will be held on 6-10 February 2024 were exchanged.
Service Exporters’ Association (HİB) operating under the umbrella Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TİM) Vice President and HİB Education Services Committee President Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın participated in HİB Education Services Committee December meeting held online.
Under the presidency of Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın, education committee members and university representatives also participated in the meeting. International student recruitment practices evaluated and current problems and solution offers were mentioned.
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın visited Cyprus Science University (CSU) and the new building construction that was being prepared for opening. Then, he had meetings with student representatives, academic and administrative staff and the board. At the meetings, evaluating the activities carried out, ideas on proposed projects for the new academic year were exchanged.
Istanbul Aydın University December Board Meeting held under the presidency of IAU President Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın with the participation of vice rectors, deans and administrative staff.
At the last meeting of the year, evaluating 2023-2024 academic year activities, proposed new projects discussed and evaluated.
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın visited Azerbaijan Institute of Theology and met with the Rector Assoc. Prof. Agil Shirinov.
Then, IAU President Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın visited Azerbaijan Pedagogical Institute and an MOU was signed between the two universities. He presented his thanks to the Rector Prof. Dr. Cafer Caferov for his hospitality and wished success for works that will be made within the scope of the MOU.
A press conference was held before the conference themed “Leadership in Education” hosted by Azerbaijan Pedagogical Institute. Informing about education collaboration and the ecosystem between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın met with academicians and education managers.
In his speech at the meeting Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın said “Today, we had a fruitful conversation on leadership in education with Azerbaijani educators and shared our experiences and practices. I present thanks to my Dear Friend Prof. Dr. Cafer Caferov who gave us a chance to meet our friends.”
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın participated in “Azerbaijan-Türkiye Investment Forum”. The forum was held on 22 December 2023 with the participation of Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mikayil Jabbarov, Presidency of the Republic of the Türkiye Finance Office President Prof. Dr. Göksel Aşan, many other government and business representatives from Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
Within the scope of the forum, business connections between the two countries, the fields of investment and collaboration, technology, innovation and digitalization were evaluated. In addition, ideas on investment were exchanged between the stakeholders and how synergy could be created to encourage new investments in both countries were discussed.
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın said in his speech, “The 2024 Action Plan signed at the Azerbaijan-Turkey Investment Forum, which aims to further strengthen the economic cooperation between the two countries, will greatly contribute to regional development works by increasing the trade and investment volume between the two countries, strengthening cooperation, supporting mutual investment opportunities and encouraging joint projects. I hope that all these developments will be beneficial for both countries.”
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın then visited Azerbaijan University of Languages in Baku. During his visit, he had a meeting on linguistics with the one of precious names of the philology, Rector Prof. Dr. Kamal Abdulla. Then, ideas about academic cooperation and joint projects between Istanbul Aydın University, Eurasian Universities Union and Azerbaijan Universities of Languages were exchanged. Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın presented his thanks for their hospitality to the Rector and his team and expressed his wishes for cooperation to continue increasingly.
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın also participated in the memorial program for Azerbaijani Turcologist Prof. Dr. Kamil Veli Nerimanoğlu who worked at IAU, is known for his important works in the field of the Turkish world and is an honorary member of Turkish Language Association.
Within the scope of his contacts, Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın met with international student recruitment agents and made these important evaluations: “We had a very useful and result-oriented brainstorming which we discussed problems and solution offers of the agents play a significant role in the international market of Turkish higher education. Currently, more than 300 thousand international students are studying at our universities in Türkiye. While we show Turkish tolerance and hospitality to these students, we also provide that they have education and professions. At this point, the importance of agents is great. We would like to thank them for contributing to Turkish higher education and service exports.”
Assoc. Prof. Mustafa Aydın also met with IAU Azerbaijan alumni. Speaking at the dinner meeting Aydın said “Each of whom is special and precious my graduates, continuing existence of universities is under favour of you. Today, I am proud to be together with our graduates, each of whom works in important positions in Azerbaijan and I would like to thank all of you for your contributions to our university with your successful work.”
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Istanbul Aydin University Chairman of the Board of Trustees / BIL Holding and BIL Education Institutions Chairman of the Board of Directors / Cyprus Science University Honorary President
