INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND SUCCESS AWARD TO EKREM DEMIRTAŞ
African Diplomatic Academy President Benoit Ngom, Vice President and Former Minister Yüksel Yalova, İzmir Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors President and İzmir University of Economics Board of Trustees President EKrem DEmirtaş, İzmir University of Economics Rector Prof. Dr. Attila Sezgin, IUE Board of Trustees Members, academicians and the representatives of the business world attended the ceremony that took place in İzmir University of Economics Board of Trustees Meeting Room.
IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Attila Sezgin stated the importance of the collaboration between the African Diplomatic Academy and İzmir University of Economics and said “We are now determining the things we will do in the field of academics. We believe this collaboration will get bigger with academician and student exchanges. I thank to Mr. Ngom and Yalova for their contribution in the collaboration.”
ADA Vice President and Former Minister Yüksel Yalova stated his happiness in implementing the first of the collaborations between Turkey and Africa and said “Mr. Ekrem Demirtaş who created such kind of a university with his wide vision once again showed what people can do if they want. He deserved this award with his beautiful works and his contributions in the development of the relations between Africa and Turkey. I congratulate him.”
African Diplomatic Academy President Benoit Ngom said that the 1st International Mediterranean Trade and Coastal Town Symposium got Turkey, Africa and Mediterranean countries together. He also said “It is the proof of how farseeing he is and how much he deserved this award. We know the importance of Turkey. We want it to be a leader in this geography to form relationships with Africa. We are very happy to begin to it with İzmir University of Economics.”
İzmir Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and İzmir University of Economics Board of Trustees President Ekrem Demirtaş took his award from President Ngom and Vice President Yalova and said “İfrst of all I want to thank to African Diplomatic Academy President Benoit Ngom nd Vice President Yalova for this award. I am really happy and proud. I worked for İzmir my country and for all the people without expecting anything. I will continue to work throughout my life. Receiving such an award from a very important institution will give me strength and morale for my future works. I once again express my gratitude. Africa is the rising continent of the 3rd millennium. Western and Fareast countries work here for years. The relation of Turkey which is a Mediterranean country and İzmir which is a Mediterranean Port with Africa is very important. That is why we will make collaborations. North Africa is the opposite shore for us. It is in fact very near but we think it is far. We are missing the opportunities. We keep away from the countries of the same sea. However, we have cultural and historical bounds with Africa. I once again state that I will contribute to the relations on this basis.”
After the dinner in honor of President Ngom and Vice President Yalova, IUE Rector Prof. Attila Sezgin presented plaquets to President Benoit Ngom and Vice President Yalova.