BISHKEK (AA) - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul has remarked today (Thursday) that the Kyrgyzstan-Turkey International Manas University (KTMU) is an institution that strengthens Kyrgyz and Turkish brotherhood and that Turkey will continue to support this establishment.
Gul is in Kyrgystan on a two day tour.
Gul visited the Manas University and obtained information from university officials.
Gul indicated that the KTMU has proved itself in the first decade of its existence. ''The graduates of KTMU find jobs easily in Kyrgyzstan as KTMU is regarded as a very prestigious university. These graduates will shape the future of Kyrgyzstan,'' stressed Gul.
KTMU teaches both in Turkish and Kyrgyz.
Gul commented that there are some transitional problems in Kyrgyzstan. ''However, we are confident that Kyrgyzstan will overcome all difficulties. Turkey will always be on the side of Kyrgyzstan,'' mentioned Gul.
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2005-05-05