Turkish Vice Chancellor Honored in Turkmenistan
International Turkmen-Turkish University Vice Chancellor Zeki Pektaş was honored with the Gayrat award for his commitment to and services in the field of education by the president of Turkmenistan this week.
"That was a surprise," said Pektaş after being informed that he had received the award. "The award is a testimony to the importance President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov attaches to Turkmen universities," he said. He also pointed out that the award is a sign of the friendship between Turkey and Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan's president recognizes numerous Turkmen citizens and foreigners in various walks of life for their services to rapidly developing Turkmenistan every year.
This year's award ceremony was held on the eve of Turkmenistan's Independence Day. Four foreigners were also honored during the ceremony. Russian scholar Professor Viktor Sarianidi, Alexei Tikhomirov from the UN and Counselor of the Embassy of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan Vahdet Sultanzade were among the awardees along with Vice Chancellor Pektaş.
The International Turkmen-Turkish University is a 15-year-old university established to contribute to Turkmenistan's growing field of education following the chaotic collapse of the Soviet Union. The university has many successes to its credit, and according to observers, it provides a quality education for Turkmen students.
Built on a plot of 110 acres, the International Turkmen-Turkish University was established in 1994 by Turkish businessmen and education volunteers. There are three faculties, including education and engineering, and 11 departments in the university. More than 1,500 students have graduated from the university so far. Currently, there are more than 1,000 local and foreign students studying at the university.
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