Introductory meeting of representatives from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) with the representatives of Georgian Scientific Institutions was held on July 22^nd, at the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, as a part of the visit of the President of Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK), Prof. Arif Ergin.  

Prof. Arif Ergin, a representative of the International Relations Directorate of the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Board (TUBITAK), a Head of the EU Framework Program Department - Ms. Selda Ulutas and the Acting Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Georgia, Ms. Muteber Kilichi, attended the meeting with the Representatives from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Ilia State University, Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgian Technical University, Georgian Agrarian University, George Eliava Bacteriophage, Microbiology and Virusology Research Institute, Ivane Beritashvili's Experimental Biomedicine Center, Korneli Kekelidze National Center of Manuscripts and Georgian National Museum.The meeting concluded, that the bilateral cooperation between the Foundation and TUBITAK, which provides support for joint research projects and for mobility projects, will continue and become more extensive. Prof. Arif Ergin got acquainted with the institutions and the priorities of the scientific cooperation with Turkey, as well as with the possibilities of future cooperation.

In case of interest and willingness from both sides, a scientific event (Forum) may be held with the participation of Georgian and Turkish scientists, which will provide an opportunity for networking for the researchers, in order to develop a concept of a joint project.

Prof. Arif Ergen confirmed the growing interest of cooperation with Georgian instututions from the Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council (TUBITAK).