Why it matters:
Iran and Turkey, as neighboring countries, share many historical and cultural commonalities. There have consistently been positive interactions between the two nations across various subjects, including literature, art, science, and technology.
What they're saying:
Mustafa Aydin, the President of the Eurasian Universities Union, stated, "Approximately 25 percent of the Turkish language is derived from Persian words."
He added, "Turkey is not very familiar with Iran's technology, industry, and architectural capabilities. We plan to bring Turkish students to Iran to help them better understand Iranian culture."
Alireza Monadi Sefidan, the head of the Education, Research, and Technology Commission of Iran's Parliament, mentioned, "The students will spend half of their education in Iran and the other half in Istanbul, after which they will receive a joint degree."
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