Mahmut Uçar, the Mayor of Yakutiye, visited the office of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, the rector of Atatürk University, to extend his congratulations on his recent appointment to the position.

MayorUçar initiated his address by asserting his conviction that Rector Hacımüftüoğlu will advance the university through his academic expertise, research, and initiatives. He also underscored the university's exceptional value to Erzurum and the region, and he asserted that the university's accomplishments have made substantial contributions to the city's growth. Uçar stated, "Atatürk University has consistently played a pioneering role in scientific research and social initiatives." The university will achieve an even more prestigious position in the national and international arena as a result of the efforts of our Rector, Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, in this process. I am confident that the university will benefit from his academic expertise and international experience. Therefore, I pray that his new role will be advantageous to the entire university community.

Rector Hacımüftüoğlu: "We will collaborate to implement measures that will be advantageous to Erzurum."

Mayor Mahmut Uçar's gracious visit was greeted with satisfaction by Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, who underscored the significance of university-municipality collaboration. Hacımüftüoğlu stated, "We will persist in the development of projects that will be advantageous to both our students and the residents of Erzurum by consistently collaborating with Yakutiye Municipality." Given that public institutions and administrative structures are among the most significant stakeholders in the city, we will establish shared work areas and collaborate to implement measures that will be advantageous to Erzurum. Mahmut Uçar's gracious visit is greatly appreciated, and I extend my best wishes for his future endeavors.

The visit concluded with Mayor Uçar presenting the work titled Şehr-i Kadim Erzurum to Rector Hacımüftüoğlu, during which a consensus was reached to further strengthen the cooperation for the development of Erzurum and the success of the university.



CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORATE - August 28, 2024