“The operation of the Theological School of Halki is important for the international power of Turkey”, states the Minister of Education

The re-opening of the Theological School of Halki was described as important for Turkey’s international power by its neighbor’s Minister of Education, Yusuf Tekin, implying that any decision will be taken by the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkish media reproduce the relevant statements of Mr. Tekin in an interview he gave to the “Haberturk” television network. In this interview, the Turkish Minister of Education stated: “The Theological School is a political matter, I cannot decide for myself. If the president asks us to prepare a study, we are responsible for submitting a report to him. I visited the Theological School, we met with the representatives. They came twice themselves. Personally, I think this is important for Turkey’s international power and I think it will be right from the point of view of democratic principles and secular state. My personal opinion. Ultimately, whatever political decision is made, we implement it. For now, we will prepare a summary on this topic from 1844, […]
Source: News Beast

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