H.E. Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK paid a courtesy visit to Prof. Dr. Necdet ÜNÜVAR, Rector of Ankara University. The meeting focused on exploring potential collaborations between SESRIC and Ankara University in the realm of socio-economic research and other areas of mutual interest.

During the meeting, H.E. SELÇUK emphasized SESRIC’s commitment to advancing socio-economic development through research, capacity-building programs, and fostering partnerships with leading academic institutions. She highlighted the critical role that academic institutions like Ankara University play in generating valuable insights and innovative solutions to address the socio-economic challenges faced by OIC countries.

Prof. Dr. ÜNÜVAR expressed his appreciation for H.E. SELÇUK’s visit and underlined the importance of collaboration between SESRIC and Ankara University. He noted that such partnerships are essential for combining academic research with practical applications to enhance policy-making and socio-economic development initiatives.

The meeting also delved into specific areas where SESRIC and Ankara University could collaborate, such as joint research projects, capacity-building workshops, and academic exchanges, to contribute significantly to the socio-economic advancement of OIC countries by leveraging the expertise and resources of both institutions.

The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing to establish a framework for future collaboration and to identify specific projects and initiatives to be jointly undertaken to enhance the socio-economic research landscape and contribute to the overall development objectives of the OIC countries.