Signature ceremony of the cooperation protocol on the Protective Textile Test Center (KOTTEM) among TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center (TÜBİTAK MAM), East Marmara Development Agency (MARKA) and Gebze Technical University (GTU) was held with the participation of Kocaeli Governor Mr. Seddar YAVUZ, TÜBİTAK MAM President Prof. İbrahim KILIÇASLAN, Vice President Assoc. Prof. Murat MAKARACI, Vice President Mr. Mehmet Said KARACA, Gebze Technical University Rector Prof. Muhammed Hasan ASLAN, East Marmara Development Agency Secretary General Mr. Mustafa ÇÖPOĞLU and his accompanying delegation.
Kocaeli Governor Mr. Seddar YAVUZ delivered a speech and expressed that Turkey’s efforts in the competition with the world depend firstly on its capabilities in science, follow-up of technological developments and technology production. In this sense, he extended his thanks firstly to the President of Turkey, then to the President of TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center, Gebze Technical University Rector and his esteemed team, as well as each scientist working here and spending effort for this goal.