İskeçe Mufti Office contributes academically to the Balkans’ shared future
The congress brought together academics, public officials, civil society representatives, business leaders, and young researchers from various Balkan countries. The event addressed a broad range of topics extending from academia and culture to economics, employment, diplomacy, and social cooperation.
Focus on Shared Heritage and Regional Cooperation
Throughout the congress, participants emphasized the importance of evaluating the Balkans not only through the lens of historical memory, but also through future-oriented cooperation in areas such as development, youth mobility, production, and long-term regional solidarity.
Key discussions focused on:
- The Balkans’ shared historical heritage
- Cultural ties among regional communities
- Educational and social cooperation opportunities
- Strengthening regional solidarity and dialogue
- Representation from Western Thrace
With the support of Mustafa Trampa — who also serves as Chairman of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board — Fatma Onbaşı attended the congress as a presenter, delivering an academic paper during the program.
Meanwhile, Yusuf Çolakoğlu joined the event as an observer participant.
Officials noted that the participation of the İskeçe Mufti Office played an important role in increasing the visibility of the religious, cultural, and social structure of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace within international academic platforms.
The congress concluded as a significant regional gathering aimed at fostering new academic, cultural, and social collaborations across the Balkans.
