Selçuk Bayraktar: TEKNOFEST continues with record participation and enthusiasm in Şanlıurfa

Aviation, Space and Technology Festival (TEKNOFEST), of which Anadolu Agency (AA) is the "Global Communication Partner" and carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and the T3 Foundation, continues at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.

Selçuk Bayraktar answered the questions of the press members after the closing program of the KÜRE Speeches organized by the Culture and Civilization (KÜME) Foundation within the scope of TEKNOFEST Southeast.

Emphasizing that TEKNOFEST suits Şanlıurfa very well and that the enthusiasm in the field is remarkable, Bayraktar said that the real spirit of the event is created by children and new generations.

Stating that the area has turned into a "wonderland" despite the intensity due to it being a mega event, Bayraktar said, "TEKNOFEST is breaking records in current participation. As far as we can see, we are having the best TEKNOFEST experience in Şanlıurfa. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the institutions and friends who contributed." he said.

"The biggest 'Red Apple' is that young people produce for the benefit of humanity"

When asked what the "Red Apple" goal is for space studies, Selçuk Bayraktar said that the Red Apple is "an ideal that gets further away as it gets closer".

Pointing out the importance of this vision being adopted by young people, Bayraktar said, "The thing that makes me happiest is that the Red Apple ideal is for the benefit of our country, and for our youth to become the Red Apple of our youth in order to make our country fully independent and prosperous. The fact that millions of our young people apply for competitions for this cause, turn them into initiatives and do all this for the benefit of humanity with a straight motto is our greatest Red Apple. Thank God Almighty, this team We live it together with our friends. I hope this experience will continue to be shared throughout our geography of friends and hearts." made his assessment.

"TEKNOFEST generation is growing in Azerbaijan"

Reminding that there were competitors from Azerbaijan in all categories of the TEKNOFEST Southeast competitions, Bayraktar said, "The TEKNOFEST we organized in Azerbaijan was also tremendous and wonderful. We could never forget it. In a sense, after that, we saw that the TEKNOFEST generation started to grow in Azerbaijan." he said.

Informing that the event was attended by 97 countries, Bayraktar stated that the interest coming from the geography of the heart is pleasing and that they expect great championships from Şanlıurfa in the next period, as in Gaziantep.

Bayraktar stated that Fergani Uzay's work continues towards Türkiye's goal of establishing its own global positioning system, and emphasized that such projects are a long-term marathon.

Emphasizing that Baykar has become the world's largest UAV manufacturer in more than 20 years, operating in 40 countries and establishing facilities in 7 countries, Bayraktar said:

"All of these are studies that take many years. Of course, we are trying to achieve this as soon as possible. Our motto in our National Technology Move march was to accurately schedule our goals and communicate them directly. It will take many years. We are talking about many engineering problems that need to be solved. I believe that all the paths followed with determination, perseverance and maximum effort will one day reach the target."

"Reverse brain drain has begun"

Answering the question about whether there will be a reverse brain drain in the future with the National Technology Move, Bayraktar said, "This process has already started. We are currently seeing the return of thousands of our academicians, technology people and the scientific community. I think this number will increase even more." he said.

When asked about his advice for young people, Bayraktar said:

"Keep your goals high, never settle for less. We wonder, 'Can we do it?' We were the generation. You are the generation of 'When we do it, we make it the best in the world'. Our expectations from you are so high that this fire burns within you. Hopefully, with our support, you will rebuild the destroyed world with all its values and institutions. "You also have this core, this belief, this effort, this ideal."