AIOU, Yunus Emre Institute Join Hands to Launch Turkish Language Courses

ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ):  Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Türkiye’s Yunus Emre Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) here at the university regarding the launch of Turkish language courses.
The purpose of this agreement is to provide Pakistani students with excellent opportunities to learn the Turkish language under a well-structured and standardized curriculum. Under the MoU, both institutions will jointly prepare Turkish language courses for the Matric, FA, and BA levels.
The agreement was signed by AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood and Director of Yunus Emre Institute, Professor Dr. Halil Tokar.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Dr. Nasir Mahmood said that this collaboration will further strengthen the educational and cultural ties between Pakistan and Türkiye and provide students with a rare opportunity to learn the Turkish language. He stated that along with national and regional languages, the teaching of international languages is also a vital need of the time and the university is working to include more languages in its curricula.
Professor Dr. Halil Tokar, in his address said that teaching Turkish will further reinforce the relations between the two countries. According to him, Turkish is a valuable linguistic and cultural heritage and its promotion in Pakistan will open new doors of cooperation and friendship.
Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir said that Pakistan and Türkiye share a centuries-old bright legacy and through this academic collaboration, this bond will be transferred to the new generation.
Director of International Affairs, Dr. Zahid Majeed informed that in the first phase a Turkish language course for the Matric level will be developed, followed by FA and BA levels. He added that in the future a BS program in Turkish Language and Culture will also be prepared and if successful a formal Department of Turkish Linguistics will be established.
(Directorate of Public Relations)