Message of Unity in Alanya from ALKÜ Academics

Ancient State Tradition Discussed

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKÜ) hosted a meaningful conference discussing the deep-rooted history of the Turkish state and the concept of national sovereignty within the scope of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. At the conference titled "Turkish State Tradition and National Sovereignty" held at the Conference Hall of the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Faculty of Education Faculty Member Prof. Dr. Özgür Kasım Aydemir took part as a speaker. Vice Rectors Prof. attended the conference. Dr. Mehmet Kılıç, Prof. Dr. Atıf Bayramoğlu, Prof. Dr. Işık Bayraktar, General Secretary Hüseyin Er, Mahmutlar Police Station Commander First Lieutenant Sezer Can, AK Party Alanya Deputy Chairman of the District Board of Directors İffet Kan, Ahmet Çağlar, Uğur Ali Ünlü, District Board Member Faruk Bacaksızoğlu, deans, college principals, academicians and administrative staff attended.

Universities are the Carriers of National Consciousness

Speaking at the opening of the conference, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Kılıç emphasized the importance of the Turkish state and the role of universities in this process. Kılıç stated that on the night of July 15, the nation defeated the treacherous coup attempt with its love of homeland, spirit of unity and unshakable will, and stated that universities are the most important institutions where historical memory is kept alive and a strong historical awareness is transferred to young generations.

5 Thousand Years of State Emphasis on Reason

Prof started his speech by drawing attention to the ancient structure of the Turkish state tradition. Dr. Özgür Kasım Aydemir stated that the Turks have established 437 states throughout history and that they are the heirs of a state mind of more than 5 thousand years. Aydemir drew attention to the deep meaning of the martyrdom of July 15 hero Ömer Halisdemir and emphasized that this struggle is not just a defense, but a manifestation of the ancient Turkish state mind and the noble blood of the nation. Aydemir, who stated that July 15 was not a simple coup attempt but an invasion attempt, was presented with a certificate of appreciation by Vice Rector Kılıç at the end of the program. The event ended with a tour of the 15 July Photography Exhibition.

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