4th International Congress on Middle East started on 28th April 2016 in Hatayunder the main subject "Turkish-Arab Relations: Multi-Dimensional Security Building by Deepening Industry and Financial Interdependence”. Congress organized by co-operation of Hataygovernorship, Hatay Metropolitan Municipality, Mustafa Kemal University and Turkish-Asian Strategic Research Center(TASAM).
Congress was attended by East Mediterranean Development Agency (DOĞAKA) experts, Hatay Governor Mr. Ercan TOPACA, Hatay Mayor Assoc. Dr. Lutfi SAVAŞ, Rector of Mustafa Kemal University ( MKU ) Dr. HasanKAYA, Deputy Governors, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander ColonelTurgay ARAS, Provincial Police Chief Ali Doğan ULUDAĞ, District Governors, DOĞAKA Secretary General Onur YILDIZ, Princess Basmah Bin Saud of Saudi Arabia, Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies President Süleyman ŞENSOY,diplomats from abroad, ambassadors, experts, scientists and journalists with great interest.
The main subjects discussed in Congress headings as below:
- Multidimensional Security Building
- Defense and Space Industry : Opportunities, Risks
- Soft Power Building and Expectation Management : Experiences, Outcomes
- Cyber Security Cooperation (Cyber Army Racing )
- Multidimensional and Supplementary Security Cooperation (The environment, terrorism, smuggling, energy, food, water security, population, health, climate,city planning, technology, etc.).
4th International Congress on Middle East ended with the declaration of the final statement on 29th April 2016.
