The Rector of Arkansas Tech University, Prof. Dr. Robin E. Bowen, met with the President of the International Association of Agricultural Cities and the Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality, Uğur İbrahim Altay. During the visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Arkansas Tech University and the International Association of Agricultural Cities.
The Rector of Arkansas Tech University, Professor Dr. Robin E. Bowen, and her accompanying delegation visited the President of the International Association of Agricultural Cities (AGRICITIES) and Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality, Uğur İbrahim Altay.
Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay, expressing his satisfaction with the visit, stated, "Life has been continuing in this city for 10,000 years. We understand that agricultural production has been taking place in Konya since the discovery of wheat grains in Çatalhöyük. Konya still holds a significant position as an agricultural producer in Turkey. Our International Association of Agricultural Cities has undertaken an important mission to share our knowledge and expertise with friendly and brotherly countries, and to further develop it. I hope that with your visit, the relationships between your university, our association, and our city will continue to grow and strengthen."
Professor Dr. Robin E. Bowen, the Rector of Arkansas Tech University, commented, "Konya is truly a wonderful city. It has excellent infrastructure and a beautiful community. We have had many great memories here, but the highlight for me was the Konya Science Center. Seeing educators and students engaged in science, witnessing their activities and involvement with science, was truly remarkable and inspiring."
At the end of the visit, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the President of the International Association of Agricultural Cities and the Mayor of Konya Metropolitan Municipality, Uğur İbrahim Altay, and the Rector of Arkansas Tech University, Professor Dr. Robin E. Bowen.
