In an effort to advertise Turkish tradition globally, the Yunus Emre Institute’s (YEE) department in Baghdad has just lately initiated one other undertaking, opening its doorways to Iraqis as a part of its Turkish language instructing actions.
Ali Rıza Güney, Türkiye’s ambassador to Iraq, acknowledged Wednesday that their purpose is to strengthen the ties between Türkiye and Iraq by instilling a love for the Turkish language within the new technology.
Ahmet Can Turgut, the coordinator of the YEE Baghdad, echoed the diplomat, expressing happiness at beginning actions in Baghdad, and acknowledged that they may additional strengthen the cultural ties between the 2 nations by the institute’s actions.
Since its institution, the institute has acquainted thousands and thousands of people with the Turkish language and tradition by in-person and on-line Turkish programs.
According to year-end knowledge, the growing world demand for Türkiye and Turkish tradition in 2023 was met by Turkish language instructing actions at institute facilities and on-line platforms.
The institute has already declared it goals to develop its illustration and set up lasting connections by the Turkish language. The Baghdad undertaking has been applied as a part of this goal.
Ambassador Güney, in his assertion, mentioned the historic depth of cultural diplomacy between Iraq and Türkiye. He famous the numerous curiosity in Turkish language studying in Iraq and highlighted that Turkish language instruction is without doubt one of the initiatives to satisfy this demand.
“We came together with another brand value of Türkiye, YEE in Baghdad, which operates with nearly 90 representations in over 60 countries.”
The diplomat additional mentioned, “In addition to institutions such as Maarif Foundation and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), in which we have participated in various activities before and introduced our brand to the world, YEE has also been added in Baghdad.”
Turgut additionally expressed the happiness of beginning actions in Baghdad and acknowledged that they may additional strengthen the cultural ties between the 2 nations by the institute’s actions.
He talked about that 70 Iraqi college students have enrolled in Turkish language programs, and as a part of the memorandum of understanding signed with the Iraqi Ministries of Interior and Defense, Turkish language programs for Iraqi public personnel can be organized in March 2024.
He additionally introduced that on-line course registrations have begun for these residing exterior Baghdad, and within the upcoming interval, along with Turkish language programs, cultural, scientific and educational actions, vocational coaching programs and cinema gatherings may even be organized.
Source: www.dailysabah.com