Antalya, Türkiye, April 12. On April 12, the
Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held in the Turkish city of Antalya,
featured a panel session entitled “Building the future in a
Fragmented World: Transformative Power of Education.”
First Lady of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva, along
with her daughter Leyla Aliyeva, attended the event.
Prior to the session, attendees visited the stand of the African
Culture House. Founded in 2016 at the initiative of Turkish First
Lady Emine Erdoğan, the African Culture House aims to promote the
handicrafts of African women, transform their labor into economic
value, and foster cultural solidarity.
The event, supported by the Turkish Maarif Foundation, began
with a video presentation showcasing the Foundation’s work.
The session highlighted the organization’s global impact, noting
that nearly 70,000 students are enrolled in the Foundation’s
schools across 55 countries.
Panelists extensively discussed the critical importance of
educational development in today’s world.
Türkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdoğan delivered a speech,
emphasizing the heightened significance of education in an era
marked by increased conflict. She stated that education is now more
essential than ever for fostering social inclusion and achieving
sustainable development.
The session continued with students from the Turkish Maarif
Foundation school in Côte d’Ivoire performing songs in various
languages.