Yunus Emre Institute Director Ali Oğuzhan Yüksel Visits the Ukrainian National Academy of Music

The Ukrainian National Academy of Music welcomed Ali Oğuzhan Yüksel, a Turkish cultural figure and diplomat who serves as Director (Coordinator) of the Yunus Emre Institute in Kyiv, the Turkish Cultural Centre, and Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Ukraine.
During the visit, a meeting was held with the Academy’s Rector, Maksym Tymoshenko. The parties discussed prospects for further cooperation, opportunities to implement joint cultural and artistic projects, and ways to strengthen Ukrainian-Turkish cultural ties.
As part of the visit, Maksym Tymoshenko introduced the guest to the Academy’s history, activities, and artistic life. The distinguished guest was shown the Opera Studio and the Grand Hall.
Together, Maksym Tymoshenko and his guest paid tribute to the fallen at the memorial display featuring portraits of the Academy’s alumni and faculty members who lost their lives defending Ukraine’s independence.
The Rector also presented the stages of the Academy’s ongoing renovations, outlining the changes, infrastructure development, and efforts to preserve the institution’s educational and artistic environment.
The visit provided an opportunity for a meaningful dialogue on new avenues for cultural cooperation and the launch of joint initiatives.