Dr Ezzeddin Al-Darsi, President of Benghazi University, met with the Turkish Consul in Benghazi, Serkan Karamanlioglu, to explore avenues for academic cooperation between the university and Turkish institutions.
The meeting was also attended by Dr Ahmed Saad, Director of the International Cooperation Office at the university.
Discussions centred on collaborative initiatives, beginning later this month with a visit from a delegation of Turkish universities. The delegation is expected to present scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students, funded by the Turkish government.
Dr Al-Darsi proposed expanding the university’s language programme by incorporating Turkish language courses within the Department of European and Asian Languages at the Faculty of Languages.
He also suggested sending Arabic language specialists from Benghazi University to teach at Turkish educational institutions.
The talks further addressed potential collaboration in preserving and restoring manuscripts and historical buildings, highlighting shared interests in cultural heritage.
During the meeting, it was announced that the Turkish Consulate in Benghazi is set to open in the coming months. This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in various sectors, fostering mutual benefits for Libya and Turkey.
This meeting underscores Benghazi University’s commitment to forging international partnerships and Turkey’s interest in deepening ties with Libya, particularly in education and cultural exchange.
