YÖK President Özvar calls for joint research and cooperation in the Islamic world

Higher Education Council President Erol Özvar joined the Gaziantep Forum III by video message. The forum was held between 21-23 October 2026 under the leadership of Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University. Özvar said that scientists should carry out joint research and that young academics should take part in this process so the Islamic world can come together around shared values. He also stressed the importance of Islamic societies speaking with one voice on Gazze.