Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University Officially Opened at Ceremony in Ankara

　On 14^th October, the Opening Ceremony of the Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University (TJU) was held in Ankara, marking an important milestone in educational and academic cooperation between Türkiye and Japan. The ceremony was attended by distinguished representatives from both countries, including H.E. Berris Ekinci, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, H.E. Yasutaka Nakasone, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Japan and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Masami Tamura, Ambassador of Japan to Türkiye, as well as Prof. Dr. Mesut Güner, President of the TJU Council, and Prof. Dr. Mustafa Verşan Kök, Rector of TJU. JICA was also represented by senior officials from its headquarters and the Türkiye Office.

　TJU is a flagship project of cooperation between Türkiye and Japan and is expected to become a center of excellence in science, technology, and innovation. Through education and research activities, the university aims to contribute to human resource development while further strengthening academic and cultural ties between the two countries.

　Since the establishment phase of the university, JICA has supported TJU through technical cooperation and the dispatch of experts. In particular, two JICA experts, Provost Hisakazu Mihara and Ms. Mamiko Tomita, have been engaged in preparations for the opening of the university, including support for university management and collaboration with Japanese universities.
TJU is expected to provide students with opportunities to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in science and technology while fostering closer exchanges between Türkiye and Japan. The university has attracted talented students with a strong interest in Japan, and it serves as a platform for expanding collaboration with Japanese universities as well as industry partnerships with Japanese companies. Through these linkages, TJU is expected to contribute to the development of human resources who can further strengthen economic, technological, and academic ties between the two countries.

　Following the opening of TJU, JICA will continue supporting the university’s development and promoting cooperation with Japanese universities and private-sector partners. Through these efforts, JICA hopes to contribute to the development of future leaders who will further strengthen cooperation between Türkiye and Japan in education, science, technology, innovation, and industry.