On November 22, 2024, Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme alumni who completed their studies in the Netherlands gathered at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ankara for an exclusive event. The occasion began with opening speeches delivered by H.E. Joep Wijnands, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Türkiye; H.E. Thomas Hans Ossowski, Head of the EU Delegation to Türkiye; and H.E. Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs. Ambassador Bozay emphasized the importance of strong cooperation between the two countries for Europe’s shared future, stating, “The Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme is one of the most meaningful platforms strengthening ties between the Netherlands and Türkiye, while also contributing significantly to the development of Türkiye-EU relations.”

The panel session was conducted under the moderation of Gabriella Ramdhan, First Secretary of the Political Affairs Department at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ankara. During the panel titled “Two Cultures, One Dialogue: Dutch-Turkish Educational and Cultural Enrichment,” the alumni discussed how their experiences in the Netherlands contributed to their professional and personal growth, as well as how intercultural interactions shaped their lives. The event concluded with participants coming together during the networking session to establish new connections.