Saudi Education Minister Discusses Expanding Saudi-Turkish Educational Cooperation

    Istanbul, October 28, 2026, SPA -- Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan discussed prospects for developing Saudi-Turkish cooperation in education, academia, and research during his official visit to the Republic of Türkiye on October 26–27, 2026.
   The visit aimed to expand partnerships among educational institutions, universities, and research and innovation centers in both countries, fostering the exchange of expertise and joint initiatives.
   Al-Benyan met with Turkish Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, during which a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two sides. He also held a bilateral meeting with President of the Turkish Council of Higher Education (CoHE), Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, attended by the presidents of several Turkish universities. Discussions focused on developing academic partnerships and joint educational programs, supporting Arabic-language learning, promoting exchanges of students, faculty members, and researchers, and advancing technical and vocational training.
   The visit also included a meeting with President of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye, Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın. The two sides discussed cooperation in scientific research and innovation, including joint research projects in priority fields such as artificial intelligence, energy, and space sciences, as well as strengthening partnerships among universities, research centers, and technology development zones in both countries.
   During his visit to the Saudi Cultural Mission in Türkiye, Al-Benyan met with Saudi students studying at Turkish universities and affirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting them and providing facilities to help advance their educational journey.
   The visit reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's and the Republic of Türkiye's commitment to expanding cooperation in education, science, and research, and to building sustainable strategic partnerships that develop human capabilities, advance academic and research excellence, support innovation, and advance the two countries’ shared priorities.
   -- SPA