The timing of the Turkic World Week, held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the First Turkology Congress, holds special symbolic significance as it coincides with Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), President Ilham Aliyev stated.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, this sentiment was expressed in a message addressed by President Ilham Aliyev to the participants of the "Turkic World Week," which is dedicated to the centenary of the landmark First Turkology Congress.
President Ilham Aliyev emphasized his satisfaction with the realization of the initiative, which he proposed during the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States held in Gabala last October. The President noted that the successful implementation of this initiative underscores the growing cooperation and cultural integration among Turkic nations.
"The First Turkology Congress, which brought together prominent figures of world Turkology and renowned researchers in the majestic Ismailiyya Palace—one of the architectural gems of our capital—a century ago, holds exceptional importance in terms of the formation of cultural integration as an ideology for Turkic peoples, who possess a rich history and ancient heritage," the head of state remarked.
The First Turkology Congress, held in Baku in 1926, remains a pivotal event in the history of Turkic studies. It served as a platform for scholars to discuss linguistic, literary, and cultural developments, fostering a sense of unity and intellectual exchange that continues to influence the Turkic world today. By hosting this commemorative week, Azerbaijan reaffirms its commitment to preserving and promoting the shared cultural legacy of the Turkic states.
