A formal ceremony for the presentation of certificates to Ministry of Defence and Army personnel who completed the Turkish language course in 2026 was held today at the Army General Staff, organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye.
In his opening remarks, Colonel Mentor Saiti, Head of the International Military Cooperation Department, expressed his gratitude for the continued support provided by the Republic of Türkiye in the field of military education, as well as to the Yunus Emre Institute for its assistance in organizing and delivering the language courses. He also highlighted the importance of learning Turkish as an advantage for Army personnel pursuing education and training at prestigious military institutions in the Republic of Türkiye.
In his address, the Defence Attaché of the Republic of Türkiye, Colonel Kemal Bashol, spoke about the longstanding friendly military cooperation between the two Armed Forces, which includes military education and language courses. He emphasized that members of our Army who have completed their military education in the Republic of Türkiye now hold senior military leadership positions within the Army, further contributing to the deepening of bilateral relations.
The Director of the Yunus Emre Cultural Centre and Turkish Language Institute, Mr. Yunus Dilber, noted that since 2013, a large number of Army personnel have studied Turkish at their center, including nine participants in the most recent course cycle. The Head of the Turkish Language Teaching Department, Ms. Nursel Tan Elmas, also expressed satisfaction with the proficiency level achieved by the Turkish language students and stated that they would be pleased to continue their cooperation in the future.
At the end of the ceremony, Army personnel were awarded certificates confirming their successful completion of the language course. Upon completing their studies at military educational institutions of the Turkish Armed Forces, they will be able to apply the knowledge and experience gained in their respective units.
