Guinean president thanks officials from Turkish schools for educational efforts
Guinean President Alpha Conde received officials from Turkish schools in the country at his office. (Photo: Cihan, Hakan Tetik)
Date posted: July 6, 2015
Guinean President Alpha Conde received representatives of Turkish schools and an association run by volunteers from the Gülen movement at his office on Monday, thanking the group for their educational efforts in his country.
La Citadelle Colleges General Manager Veysel Camuzcu and other school officials informed Conde about the school’s activities during the meeting, which was aired live by the country’s state and private TV channels.
The Guinean president praised the school’s activities and thanked officials for their efforts, underlining that such educational activities serve as a bridge between Turkey and Guinea.
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