“Professional Development Seminar Program” organised by Yunus Emre Enstitüsü between August 22^nd and 26^th for Turkish Instructors from Iraq began with an opening speech by Enstitü Director Prof. Dr. Şeref Ateş.

Enstitü President addressed the historical and cultural relations between Iraq and Turkey in his speech and stated that this seminar program will significantly contribute to professional development of instructors from Iraq Ateş also marked that the region with a bleeding wound will find a remedy to issues faced through science and culture.

Head of Iraq Education and Culture Development Organisation (DECO) Ahmet Yakup Celal thanked Yunus Emre Enstitüsü Presidency for the invitation and supports. Celal underlined that the opportunity Enstitü provided is of great value for them and that they are glad to be offering a better education from now on.

At the end of the training where reputed faculty from Ankara and Gazi University TÖMERs will share their valued know-how and experience, instructors from Iraq will receive certificates of participation.