Youth, Cities, and Bosnia: Interview with Mayor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahir Büyükakın

In this special interview, Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tahir Büyükakın shares his views on the role of universities in connecting cities and countries, youth-oriented municipal initiatives, and the strong friendship between Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the interview, we asked: • What are your first impressions of the International University of Sarajevo? • What role do universities play between cities and countries? • Do you plan to share Kocaeli’s youth-focused experiences with Bosnia and Herzegovina as a vision? • What message would you like to give to people in Bosnia and Herzegovina who value the friendship between the two countries? Watch the full interview to hear his insights on youth, education, and international cooperation.