On December 24, 2024, an important event titled “The Rising Value and Power of the 21st Century: The Turkic States Organization” was organized by the Turkic States Organization and the Turkish Economics and Social Research Center at Istanbul University. This conference aimed to strengthen international cooperation among Turkic nations and deepen economic and cultural relations.
Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Akyol, General Manager of Teknopark Istanbul, also participated in this event, delivering a presentation titled “Engineering and Defense Industry in Turkey.” In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Akyol highlighted Turkey's innovative approaches in engineering as well as developments in its defense industry, emphasizing their potential contributions to the country's economic growth.
A statement from Teknopark Istanbul included: "Our General Manager Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman Akyol presented his talk on ‘Engineering and Defense Industry in Turkey’ at the conference titled ‘The Rising Value and Power of the Turkic States Organization,’ held at Istanbul University." It was also noted that Mr. Binali Yıldırım, President of the Council of Elders of the Turkic States Organization, honored the program with his presence.
Such events not only enhance regional cooperation but also reinforce cultural solidarity by encouraging progress towards common goals. Discussions among participants aimed to create synergy by sharing both academic perspectives and sectoral experiences. It is expected that insights gained from this conference will lead to significant steps toward achieving strategic objectives for Turkic states; thus paving the way for a stronger collaborative environment in the future.
