WTMUGA pays courtesy visit to Mufti İbrahim Şerif

Western Thrace
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:17 GMT
The executive board of the Western Thrace Minority University Graduates Association (WTMUGA) paid a courtesy visit on Monday to Mufti İbrahim Şerif at his office in Gümülcine
WTMUGA pays courtesy visit to Mufti İbrahim Şerif

The delegation, led by WTMUGA President Zeynep Tevfikoğlu, held discussions with the Mufti on current issues concerning the Turkish minority of Western Thrace, as well as the association’s ongoing initiatives.

Focus on Education, Social and Cultural Needs

According to sources from the meeting, discussions were conducted in a cordial atmosphere and focused on:

  • Educational challenges facing the minority community
  • Social development priorities
  • Cultural preservation efforts
  • Areas of potential institutional cooperation

The visit underscored continued dialogue between civil society representatives and religious leadership within the Western Thrace Turkish minority community.

Official Statement

In a statement shared via its official social media channels, the association noted:

“The Executive Board of the Western Thrace Minority University Graduates Association visited the Elected Mufti of Gümülcine, Mr. İbrahim Şerif, at his office on Monday, February 16.”

The meeting reflects ongoing engagement between community institutions on matters affecting minority rights and development in the region.

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