First International Symposium Of Turkish Diaspora Kicks Off (PHOTO)
Date
10/15/2024 3:10:37 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. The First
International Symposium of Turkish Diaspora has started its work at
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University located in the Turkish city of
Erzincan, Trend
reports, referring to the Azerbaijani State Committee for Work with
Diaspora.
According to information, the symposium was jointly organized by
the Office for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) of the
Republic of Türkiye, Erzincan Governorate, Erzincan Municipality,
Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, and other partners.
Along with the officials, cultural figures, sportsmen, and other
representatives of the Diaspora participated in the symposium.
The Rector of Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Prof. Akin
Levent addressed the event with welcoming remarks.
Head of YTB Abdullah Eren, Erzincan Governor Hamza Aydoğdu,
Chairman of Erzincan Municipality Bekir Aksu, and others addressed
the event. Vice President of the Republic of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz
participated in the symposium online. He noted that more than 7
million Turks live abroad. Chairman of the Council of Elders of the
Organization of Turkic States Binali Yıldırım stated that the
Turkish Diaspora is a huge force representing Turkic culture,
values, and achievements around the world.“Together we will take
decisive steps and further strengthen the role of the Turkic world
in the international arena,” he said.
Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Work with Diaspora of
Azerbaijan Elshad Aliyev conveyed Chairman Fuad Muradov's greetings
to the participants of the event. He noted that the President of
the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attaches special importance
to the unity and solidarity of Turkic states. The Deputy Chairman
touched upon the goals set for the future of the Turkic world and
achievements as a result of the targeted policy. The work done
within the cooperation between the State Committee and the
Organization of Turkic States was also noted.
The symposium will conclude on October 16, 2024.
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