# Academic cooperation initiatives in Sarajevo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/academic-cooperation-initiatives-in-sarajevo > Updated: 2026-09-04T10:06:32.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. During the 2nd International Anatolian Academic Studies Symposium (ASAS 2026) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, various academic institutions established frameworks for international cooperation. A central outcome of the symposium was the signing of the ‘Sarajevo Higher Education Declaration’. This agreement aims to foster internationalization, promote scientific research, and enhance academic mobility. Key objectives include the establishment of joint research centers, laboratories, and technology transfer offices to convert scientific knowledge into technological and social value. Specific institutions, including Bartın University, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, and Konya Technical University, participated in these efforts. These actions include signing bilateral protocols for student and staff exchanges and committing to the broader goals of the Sarajevo declaration to strengthen academic ties and shared research initiatives. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Universities sign academic cooperation agreements in Sarajevo Universities including Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat and Konya Technical signed agreements in Sarajevo to enhance international academic cooperation, research, and student mobility. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universities-sign-academic-cooperation-agreements-in-sarajevo ### 2026-08-31: Bartın University strengthens academic ties at ASAS 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bartın University joined the ASAS 2026 symposium in Bosnia and Herzegovina, signing the Sarajevo Higher Education Declaration to boost international academic cooperation and research infrastructure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bartn-university-strengthens-academic-ties-at-asas-2026-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina --- Cite as: Academic cooperation initiatives in Sarajevo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/academic-cooperation-initiatives-in-sarajevo