RUDN terminated the agreement with the three Turkish universities – Sight

Friendship University of Russia (PFUR) terminated the three agreements with Turkish universities in the field of scientific and educational cooperation, said the head of the department of international scientific and educational cooperation University Olga Andreyeva.

« We really had to break the three agreements that we have with the Turkish universities “, – she said, reports RIA” Novosti “.

According to the university, the agreements were terminated in connection with the Russian measures against Turkey because of the incident with the Su-24. It touched agreements with leading Turkish universities, including the University of Istanbul. “I’m sorry, because we are helping Turkey in Moscow, actively cooperate” – added Andreev.

At the same time, she said that all Turkish students studying at People’s Friendship University, will finish their education normally. “Of course. On the part of the university, we are giving them (the students) all possibilities. This is a basic principle of our university regardless of Turkey or any other country, “- she said.

Andreyev said that everything PFUR students are in the same conditions, as the university is out of the political and religious context. “We adhere to the principle of tolerance. Yes, there are gaps between the states in the relationship, or vice versa. It does not apply to the educational and scientific process. This is a very tough setting, “- said the representative of the university.

According to Andreeva no complaints from the Turkish students studying at People’s Friendship University, have been reported. Currently, the university enrolled students, even those from countries with which Russia does not have formal diplomatic relations.

The relations between Russia and Turkey in crisis after 24 November, the Russian Su-24 fighter was shot down by an F-16 Turkish Air Force in Syria on the border with Turkey. The crew managed to eject, but the Parachute pilot shot in the air fighters.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called the incident with the Russian Su-24 in Syria “stab in the back” that caused accomplices of terrorists.

November 29, Putin signed a decree on economic measures against Turkey. December 1 was issued a decree of the Russian government in the development of this decree.