23rd Imam Hatip Graduates Congress Held in Trabzon
Participating in the congress in Trabzon via a video message, President Erdoğan emphasized that the country has normalized by freeing itself from bans, while Minister of National Education Tekin also recalled the difficulties of the past period.
Sending a video message to the 23rd Imam Hatip Graduates Congress held in Trabzon, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkey has normalized by ridding itself of bans and tutelary shackles.
Location and Participants of the Congress
The 23rd Imam Hatip Graduates Congress, traditionally organized by the Önder Imam Hatip Graduates Association, took place at the Atatürk Cultural Center located on the Karadeniz Technical University campus in Trabzon.
President Erdoğan's Message
Sending a video message to the congress attended by Imam Hatip graduates, educators, youth, and NGO representatives from 81 provinces, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that these achievements are a sign of normalization.
Statements by Minister Yusuf Tekin
Speaking at the congress, Minister of National Education Prof. Dr. Yusuf Tekin made evaluations by recalling that during the February 28 period, the student enrollment in Imam Hatip schools dropped to the level of 2 percent.
Other Speeches and the Importance of the Congress
Head of Religious Affairs Safi Arpaguş and ÖNDER Chairman Abdullah Ceylan delivered speeches drawing attention to the importance of the Imam Hatip generation and the upbringing of the youth.