Dear Minister,
I am writing as President of the SMF (French Mathematical Society), to express our deep concern about the plans to close the Feza Gursey Institute.
We feel this would be a serious mistake, with very négative consequences for the further development of mathematics and theoretical physics in Turkey.
In about fifteen years, the Feza Gursey Institute has become a renowned and active centre for multi-disciplinary research in mathematics and physics. It has played a crucial role in the training of Turkish researchers and in the consolidation of scientific international collaborations. Many french mathematicians (of the highest level) have visited in the last years this institute. Hence, its termination will result into a great loss and will diminish Turkey scientific presence and influence in the scientific world.
We strongly hope that the Ministry of Science, Technology and Industry will reverse its plans about FGI.
Yours sincerely,
Bernard Helffer
Président
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