A delegation visited Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz within the scope of the 13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium, which is scheduled to be held in Istanbul on October 4-7, 2026, with its opening at the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) in Taksim.
The visit was attended by Said Yüce, Chairman of the Board of Trustees on behalf of the İİKV, along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ünal Akyüz and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Gündoğdu, representing the Istanbul Civilization Institute.
During the visit, İİKV Chairman Said Yüce briefed the Vice President on the foundation's activities and objectives, the upcoming Aleppo and Damascus symposiums, the Istanbul Civilization Institute's work regarding the Ministry of National Education's (MEB) Maarif education model, and the preparations for the International Bediüzzaman Symposium.
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz expressed his appreciation for the ongoing efforts and wished the delegation continued success.
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