The 5th meeting of high-ranking officials from the member countries of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) has been held in Trabzon, Turkiye, Azernews reports.
Azerbaijan's Deputy Culture Minister Farid Jafarov participated in the meeting, aimed at preparing documents, activity reports, and strategic plans to be discussed at the TURKSOY Permanent Council.
During the visit, the deputy ministers held meetings with the Mayor of Trabzon and the Governor of Trabzon, discussing the promotion of Turkic world cultures and deepening regional cooperation.
At the end of the day, Farid Jafarov delivered a speech at the closing ceremony held at the Girls' Monastery.
The International Organisation of Turkic Culture, TURKSOY, was established in 1993 upon signature of its founding agreement by the Ministers of Culture of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Turkiye
Over the past years, TURKSOY has made significant contributions to promoting Turkic cultural heritage through different initiatives. Most of these projects have become a tradition and are continued every year.
Since its establishment, TURKSOY has been carrying out activities to strengthen the ties of brotherhood and solidarity among Turkic peoples, transmit the common Turkic culture to future generations and introduce it to the world.
The organisation actively collaborates with international bodies like UNESCO and maintains partnerships with institutions such as the Organisation of Turkic States and the International Turkish Academy.
Azerbaijan actively participates in TURKSOY's initiatives, hosting events like the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World project in Shusha city.
Many events of cultural significance, including the Kharibulbul International Folklore Festival, the Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival, the Cultural Days of the Turkic People, the Vagif Poetry Days, the International Festival of Children's Creativity, Wonderland Shusha 2023 International Scout Camp, and other events were organized in Azerbaijan's cultural center in accordance with the Action Plan.
