Skopje, November 6, 2026 – Mother Teresa University in Skopje and Kirklareli University in Türkiye have formalized their inter-institutional cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The official document was signed by the Rector of Mother Teresa University in Skopje, Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., and the Rector of Kirklareli University, Full Prof. Rengin Ak.

The Memorandum aims to establish a sustainable, long-term partnership between the two higher education institutions, focusing on the development of joint academic, research, and educational programs. The cooperation is to include exchanges of academic staff and students, the organization of scientific conferences and symposia, joint publications, and the implementation of research projects of mutual interest at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.

At the official meeting, MTU Rector Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., was accompanied by a delegation from Mother Teresa University in Skopje, comprising Vice-Rector for Science, Full Prof. Sani Demiri, Ph.D.; Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, Full Prof. Diturije Ismaili, Ph.D.,; and Assoc. Professor Elisabeta Bajrami Ollogu, Ph.D.

The Rector of Kirklareli University, Full Prof. Rengin Ak, Ph.D., was accompanied by the university’s International Relations Coordinator, Full Prof. Berna Ak Bingül, Ph.D.

During the meeting, representatives of both universities expressed their full commitment to implementing the objectives of the Memorandum, describing it as an important step towards strengthening academic diplomacy and expanding the network of international cooperation both in the region and beyond.