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The “TRT Kyrgyzstan Media Training Program,” organized in collaboration with Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University and the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), concluded on October 27, 2023. A total of 196 students participated in this program, offered by the 60-year-old Turkish radio and television broadcasting institution in Kyrgyzstan, where they gained both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. TRT lectures provided as part of the training program garnered significant interest from the students. These lectures, which were both informative and inspiring, offered the students the opportunity to specialize in the field of media.

During the closing ceremony, Producer Celal Onder Bostancı shared his feelings as the program came to an end: “We are thrilled to have been a part of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University. We express our sincere gratitude to Rector Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan and Dean of the Faculty of Communication Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sezai Turk for bringing us together with you." Bostancı also addressed the students, adding: ‘We leave here with happiness because we have seen the light of the future in your eyes. Always continue to draw from the history and culture of Kyrgyzstan as a source for your studies. I have full confidence in your potential.”

Subsequently, Ubeydullah Yener, Deputy Head of the Training and Research Department at TRT General Directorate, delivered a speech during the closing ceremony. In his closing remarks, he expressed, “We are happy to have had the opportunity to be with you in our ancestral homeland of Kyrgyzstan. The lessons of the TRT Media Training Program were conducted in the new studios of Manas Television, a source of pride for Manas University. It was a source of great pride for us to impart knowledge to you.” Deputy Head Ubeydullah Yener also highlighted the TRT Future Communication Competition held in 2022. He remarked, “Manas University was recognized with awards in three different categories by an independent jury during this competition, which featured participation from 115 universities and a total of 1600 submissions. This success underscores the remarkable talent of young communicators.” Concluding his speech, he expressed his gratitude to Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan and emphasized the significance of the successful collaboration and training program.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the training program at Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sezai Turk, the Vice Rector and Dean of the Faculty of Communication, expressed his feelings with the following words: “I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to all our esteemed trainers for the successful completion of this training program. Your contributions have been invaluable, and without your dedication and effort throughout the training process, this achievement would not have been possible. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan, the Rector of our university, and Dr. Bulent Namal, the Director of Manas Television, for their support in organizing this program. Thanks to their support, this training program was not only initiated but also successfully concluded. TRT holds value not only as a media institution but also as an educational institution. Its exceptional quality broadcasts, both in Turkey and worldwide, have been a source of pride for us”.

Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan, the Rector of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, expressed his gratitude to TRT General Directorate and its esteemed trainers on behalf of the Manas University community, saying, “As Manas University, we extend our heartfelt thanks to TRT General Directorate and all the trainers who led this program. This collaboration represents a significant step for us in the fields of education and media. Sharing your knowledge and experience has been a tremendous opportunity for our students. It is worth noting that TRT has consistently been a trusted source of accurate news worldwide. The accuracy and reliability of TRT's news have always been a top priority for us. This program has allowed us to open the doors to the world of media, and we believe we have made the most of this opportunity.”

The closing ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates to both trainers and participating students in the training program.

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