Our University hosted a high-level conference titled “Security Issues in Türkiye and Our Region,” organized in collaboration with the National Vision (Milli Vizyon) Community and institutional partners. The event featured Dr. Hulusi Akar, Chair of the National Defense Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT), as the distinguished keynote speaker.

 

The conference, held at the Gelişim Campus Conference Hall, brought together a broad range of prominent participants, including GNAT National Defense Commission Chair and Kayseri MP Dr. Hulusi Akar; Konya Governor İbrahim Akın; Konya MPs Mehmet Baykan and Mustafa Hakan Özer; former Kayseri MP Yaşar Karayel (24th Term); Prof. Dr. Erol Turan, Rector of Konya Food and Agriculture University; Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gavgalı, Rector of Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University; Karatay District Governor Bayram Yılmaz; Selçuklu District Governor Eflatun Can Tortop; KOP Regional Development Administration President Dr. Murat Karakoyunlu; as well as leading representatives from the public and private sectors, civil society organizations, academic and administrative staff, and students.

 

Dr. Akar: “We are intensifying our dialogue to preserve and strengthen our unity and solidarity”

 

In his comprehensive address, Dr. Hulusi Akar offered an in-depth analysis of Türkiye’s national security strategies, defense industry investments, and approaches to safeguarding regional stability. He also addressed the latest developments in Gaza, the international recognition of Palestine, and shifting security dynamics in global politics.

 

Highlighting the importance of national unity, Dr. Akar stated: “We are intensifying our dialogue to preserve and strengthen our unity and solidarity. We are holding meaningful discussions with our brothers and sisters in the East, West, and Southeast.”

 

He further emphasized that “terrorism has ended in minds”, underscoring the vision of a “Terror-Free Türkiye.”

 

Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik: “We must accurately interpret the concept of security in a changing world”

 

In his opening remarks, Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik highlighted the complexity of security in the contemporary global context: “We are living in a time when security perceptions are transforming both regionally and globally, with crises, conflicts, and power struggles intensifying. These conditions necessitate a multidimensional security approach that extends beyond military capacity to include diplomatic, economic, technological, and social components. For this reason, I believe the insights Dr. Hulusi Akar will share today hold great significance, especially for our young generation.”

 

The program concluded with a gift presentation by Rector Prof. Dr. Osman Nuri Çelik to Dr. Hulusi Akar, followed by a commemorative group photograph.

 

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