The IKV İstanbul EU Information Centre participated in the EU-Türkiye Youth Forum on “Sustainable Agriculture, Clean Food and Water Resilience” in Mardin from 26 to 29 November 2025, as part of the EU Green Diplomacy Week, with six students studying at various universities in İstanbul.

The official opening session of the forum began with speeches by, Head of the Communication Section and First Counsellor of the EU Delegation to Türkiye Ramunas Janusauskas, Central Coordinator of the TKDK Dr. İlhan Demirkan, and Dean of the Faculty of Tourism Prof. Lokman Toprak at Mardin Artuklu University.

This year's EU-Türkiye Youth Forum was held in the city of Mardin, where agriculture is part of daily life and tradition. Together with young people from 18 provinces, the topics of sustainable agriculture, clean food and water resilience, which were the themes of this year, were examined in depth. Throughout the forum, young participants shared their ideas for building a greener and fairer future. These exchanges took place not only through panel discussions but also through the EU Youth Consultation meeting on Fundamental Rights, ensuring that young people's voices contributed to the Türkiye-EU dialogue.

In addition, a colourful cultural exhibition showcasing Türkiye's rich heritage and the creative energy of the participants opened at the Sabancı Museum.

On the sidelines of the forum, Head of the Communication Section and First Counsellor of the EU Delegation to Türkiye Ramunas Janusauskas and Coordinator of the IKV İstanbul EU Information Centre Mehmet Poyrazlı visited President of the Mardin Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hatip Çelik, TKDK Mardin Provincial Coordinator Erdal Çelik at the International Office and Erasmus Office of Mardin Artuklu University and the Mardin Joint Women's Cooperation Association.