IEA Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi met in Antalya with Maarif Foundation President, Prof. Dr. Birol Akgün.

Mr. Akgün thanked the Afghan government and officials for allowing the Afghan-Turkish schools to operate, their perpetual cooperation, and paving the way for opening more schools.

Minister Muttaqi highlighted the historic ties between Afghanistan and Turkey, adding that we should have strong relations in the future, gain achievements in education sector, and cooperate.Foreign Minister Called the operation of Maarif Foundation in education sector praiseworthy, calling on them to coordinate their activities with the Ministry of Education.