On February 28, 2024, Ms. Slavjanka Petrovska, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of North Macedonia, paid a significant visit to the International Balkan University.

The distinguished minister received a warm welcome from the Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Lütfi Sunar, as well as the esteemed members of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski and Mr. Eser Cevahir. The welcoming committee also included our university’s vice rectors, Prof. Dr. Snezana Bilic, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mevludin Ibish, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Seyhan M. Ibrahimi, as well as general secretary Mr. Metin Celil.

During the visit, Rector Sunar provided the minister with a comprehensive overview, presenting the institution’s various academic and research achievements. The Ministry of Defense and the International Balkan University discussed potential collaborations and partnerships.

We express our deepest gratitude to Ms. Petrovska for gracing our university with her presence and engaging in meaningful discussions that foster the spirit of cooperation and collaboration.