In Konya, Necmettin Erbakan University (NEU) organized the "International Cyprus Symposium.”
Professor Dr. Cem Zorlu, the Rector of Necmettin Erbakan University, said at the event held at NEU Köyceğiz Campus Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin Conference Hall that Cyprus is a part of them with its history, language, tradition, attitude, and behavior.
Zorlu stated, "Cyprus is indispensable, cannot be abandoned, cannot be left. Geopolitically, historically, culturally, it can never be abandoned. The Republic of Turkey must defend, protect Cyprus with all its existence, and if necessary, make it a part of itself."
Associate Professor Dr. Hasibe Vehbişahoğlu, Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences at Girne American University, also discussed the historical background and peace process of Cyprus.
Professor Dr. Mesut Hakkı Caşın, Faculty Member at Yeditepe University Law School, recounted his experiences and observations during the Cyprus Peace Operation while serving as an active-duty soldier.
