{"id":52695,"date":"2025-06-16T09:33:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T06:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sulcci.com\/?p=52695"},"modified":"2025-06-16T09:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T06:33:47","slug":"efforts-to-establish-a-kurdish-university-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sulcci.com\/en\/efforts-to-establish-a-kurdish-university-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Efforts to Establish a Kurdish University in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">On June 11, 2025, Shene Ekhtiyar, Vice President of the Sulaymaniyah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with Sabir Amin and Aram Baban, members of the Chamber\u2019s Administrative Board, welcomed a delegation of Kurds residing in Germany. The visit aimed to discuss establishing a Kurdish-German university in Germany.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The German Kurds explained that the goal of founding the university is to promote Kurdish identity and showcase Kurdish capabilities and competencies in innovation and scientific advancement globally.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Shene Ekhtiyar, Vice President of the Sulaymaniyah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, extended a warm welcome on behalf of the Chamber\u2019s President and Board members, stating: &#8220;We do not view this step as a mere visit, but rather as a significant symbol of the precious relationship between academia and commerce. Our Chamber stands in a unique and strong position, representing vital private sectors while serving as a bridge connecting scientific perspectives.&#8221;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">He added: &#8220;We believe the future of our economy, youth, and society hinges on a crucial partnership that merges (science and knowledge) with opportunities, turning ideas into action. Our mission at the Chamber is to strengthen domestic trade, attract international investment, and create sustainable opportunities for the people of Sulaymaniyah and Iraq at large.&#8221;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">He further noted: &#8220;We recognize that the progress of any nation depends on education and research, and the ability to leverage these assets globally and commercially. Sulaymaniyah is a historical city of enlightenment and openness, but above all, it is a city built on mutual support and cooperation. We believe we can transform Sulaymaniyah into an epicenter of economic growth and innovation by integrating academia and commerce\u2014serving not only Sulaymaniyah and the Kurdistan Region but all of Iraq.&#8221;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Concluding, he emphasized: &#8220;We operate with a unified vision; Sulaymaniyah\u2019s future is bright, and its achievements limitless. We warmly welcome you once more and hope this visit marks the beginning of a lasting relationship between your university and our Chamber, so we may build a better, more prosperous future together.&#8221;<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 11, 2025, Shene Ekhtiyar, Vice President of the Sulaymaniyah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with Sabir Amin and Aram Baban, members of the Chamber\u2019s Administrative Board, welcomed a delegation of Kurds residing in Germany. The visit aimed to discuss establishing a Kurdish-German university in Germany. 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