The Turkish ambassador to Kabul, Cenk Ünal, said that after years of conflict, the time has come for Afghanistan to try to  gain international status.

Speaking at a gathering of the Turkish Education Foundation, attended by the Azerbaijani ambassador, some officials  from the Islamic Emirate and merchants, Cenk Ünal said that Ankara will support the people of Afghanistan.

“The people of Afghanistan are capable, and they can overcome these challenges as well. Turkey will stand by the people of Afghanistan in this regard,” he said.

The Turkish ambassador emphasized that Ankara, along with its other aid to Afghanistan, also contributed to the education sector and called on the officials of the Islamic Emirate to pay attention to education in Afghanistan.

“To achieve the goal and a bright future, science and knowledge are important, and I think that the authorities of Afghanistan should also pay attention to this matter,” Cenk Ünal stated.

“The Turkish Education Foundation operates in 52 countries around the world with 247 schools and educational centers, providing education for 52,000 students. Afghanistan holds the second place among these countries with 45 schools and educational centers, and ten dormitories, hosting 5,222 students engaged in education,” said Nevzat Şimşek, a board of trustees member of Turkish Education Foundation. 

The deputy minister of Education said that in recent decades, due to war and insecurity, Afghanistan's educational system has been damaged. 

He called on all countries and organizations active in the education sector to cooperate with Afghanistan in this area.

“We call on all institutions and organizations that are active in the education sector to help us cooperate in repairing and uplifting the education system that has been damaged during the war and occupation in recent years,” said Sebghat Ullah Wasel, the deputy minister of Education.

The deputy minister of Education also pledged further efforts to provide educational opportunities for the citizens of the country and he emphasized that there will soon be a plan to expand knowledge in the country. They also requested that Turkey support Afghanistan's education in implementing this plan.