Turkic Culture & Heritage Foundation

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During a meeting between Foundation President Prof. Aktoty Raimkulova and University of Warsaw Vice-Rector Prof. Maciej Raś, with the participation of 🇦🇿 Ambassador @GurbanovaNargiz , the parties discussed ongoing projects, academic exchanges, and future cooperation.
Particular attention was given to the newly established Center for Culture of Turkic Peoples at the University of Warsaw, which is expected to become a regional hub for academic and cultural collaboration.
The parties also highlighted the growing number of students from the Turkic world studying in Warsaw and reaffirmed their commitment to joint scientific and cultural initiatives.

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🇰🇿 Қазақстан Республикасының Мемлекеттік рәміздері күнімен шын жүректен құттықтаймыз!

Мемлекеттік рәміздер – елдің егемендігі мен тәуелсіздігінің, ұлттық бірлігі мен рухани құндылықтарының айқын көрінісі. Түркі мәдениеті және мұрасы ��оры атынан бауырлас Қазақстан халқына бақ-береке, өсіп-өркендеу және толайым табыс тілейміз. Тәуелсіз Қазақстанның абыройы асқақтап, көк байрағы әрдайым биікте желбірей берсін!

We sincerely congratulate the people of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Day of State Symbols!

The State Symbols are a vivid embodiment of the country’s sovereignty and independence, as well as its national unity and spiritual values. On behalf of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, we extend our heartfelt wishes to the brotherly people of Kazakhstan for prosperity, well-being, and continued success. May the prestige of independent Kazakhstan continue to rise, and may its blue flag always fly high!

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The Center for Culture of Turkic Peoples was officially inaugurated at the University of Warsaw with the support of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.
The opening brought together representatives of the Turkic states, academia, and students, marking an important step in strengthening academic and cultural cooperation across Eurasia.
The Center will serve as a venue for education, exhibitions, workshops, and scholarly exchange, contributing to the promotion of the rich cultural heritage, languages, history, and traditions of the Turkic peoples in Poland while strengthening intercultural dialogue across Eurasia.
Special appreciation was expressed to H.E. Ambassador Nargiz Gurbanova and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Poland for their dedicated support and valuable contribution to the realization of this initiative.

@GurbanovaNargiz @AzEmbassyPoland @UniWarszawski

[Nargiz Gurbanova @GurbanovaNargiz]

I’d like to express my deepest appreciation to @_TCHF President prof. A.Raimkulova, HM Rector prof. @AlojzyZNowak , Dean prof. A.Bareja, Chair Dr.J. Rogala, @ShahlaKazimova , fellow ambassadors of 🇹🇷, 🇰🇿 , 🇺🇿 & Faculty members & students for their cooperation & support.

[Nargiz Gurbanova @GurbanovaNargiz]

…of the rich heritage of Turkic nations. I wish the Center every success! 🍀 @_TCHF @Turkic_States @UniWarszawski @tehsilgovaz

[Nargiz Gurbanova @GurbanovaNargiz]

I am confident that the Center (the first one in EU academic space) will become a hub for academic cooperation, cultural exchange & intercultural dialogue. Through conferences, exhibitions, educational programs & cultural initiatives it will promote greater awareness…

[Nargiz Gurbanova @GurbanovaNargiz]

At a time when intercultural dialogue is more important than ever, the Center of Culture of Turkic Peoples @UniWarszawski will serve as a bridge connecting communities & generations. @_TCHF @Turkic_States @AzerbaijanMFA

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President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Prof. Aktoty Raimkulova held a meeting with the Permanent Delegates of the Turkic States to UNESCO to discuss common cultural diplomacy priorities and future cooperation.
The participants reviewed the outcomes of major cultural, academic, and humanitarian initiatives implemented jointly in recent years and emphasized the vital role of the Permanent Delegations’ diplomatic support in advancing the Foundation’s global projects.
Particular attention was given to safeguarding and promoting the common heritage of the Turkic peoples, expanding cooperation with cultural institutions and partner organizations in Paris, and increasing the visibility of Turkic heritage through international platforms.
The parties also discussed the Foundation’s strategic plans for 2026, which include a series of international events aimed at raising global awareness of the rich cultural heritage of the Turkic World. The meeting concluded with an agreement on new joint projects and strategic steps to further strengthen cooperation.

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President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Prof. Aktoty Raimkulova met with Ambassador İhsan Mustafa Yurdakul, newly appointed Permanent Delegate of Türkiye to UNESCO.
The parties discussed support for the Foundation’s international initiatives, highlighted flagship projects such as The Cultural Code of the Turkic World and Heritage of Turkic Folklore, and reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation in promoting the shared cultural heritage of Turkic peoples at UNESCO.

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During the working visit to Paris, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Prof. Aktoty Raimkulova met with Krista Pikkat, Director of Culture and Emergencies at UNESCO.

The parties discussed safeguarding cultural heritage in emergency situations, combating illicit trafficking of cultural property, and advancing joint initiatives to enhance regional and international cooperation. The meeting concluded with an agreement to deepen partnership in pursuit of shared humanitarian goals.

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On June 1, 2026, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Prof. Aktoty Raimkulova, met with Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Acting UNESCO Deputy Director-General for Culture and Director of the World Heritage Centre.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in safeguarding the cultural and natural heritage of the Turkic World, advancing institutional partnerships, and promoting innovative approaches to heritage preservation.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepen strategic cooperation for the benefit of future generations.

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🇦🇿 1918-ci il mayın 28-də yarad��lmış Azərbaycan Xalq Cümhuriyyəti Şərqdə ilk parlamentli demokratik respublika kimi tarixə düşərək azadlıq, dövlətçilik və milli özünüdərk ideallarının təntənəsini təmin etmişdir.

Türk Mədəniyyəti və İrsi Fondu olaraq bu əlamətdar gün münasibətilə Azərbaycan xalqına sülh, rifah və yeni uğurlar arzulayır, ölkənin müstəqilliyinin və suverenliyinin daim möhkəm olmasını diləyirik.

28 May – Müstəqillik Gününüz mübarək!

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🇦🇿 Türk Mədəniyyəti və İrsi Fondu olaraq həmrəylik, mərhəmət və insanlıq dəyərlərini özündə birləşdirən mübarək Qurban Bayramı münasibətilə bütün Türk və İslam dünyasını təbrik edir, kəsilən qurbanların və edilən duaların qəbul olunmasını diləyirik!

Qurban Bayramınız mübarək olsun!

🇰🇿Түркі мәдениеті және мұрасы қоры атынан барша Түркі және Ислам әлемін ынтымақ, мейірім мен адамгершілік құндылықтарын дәріптейтін қасиетті Құрбан айт мерекесімен шын жүректен құттықтаймыз.

Осы қасиетті мейрамда шалынған құрбандықтар мен жасалған барлық дұға-тілектер қабыл болсын!

Құрбан айт құтты болсын!

🇰🇬Түрк маданияты жана мурасы фонду тарабынан жалпы Түрк жана Ислам дүйнөсүн ынтымакты, боорукерликти жана адамгерчиликти д��ңазалаган ыйык Курман айт майрамы менен чын жүрөктөн куттуктайбыз.

Бул ыйык майрамда чалынган курмандыктар жана кылынган бардык дуба-тилектер кабыл болсун!

Курман айт майрамыңыз маарек болсун!

🇹🇷 Türk Kültür ve Miras Vakfı olarak dayanışma, merhamet ve insanlık değerlerini özünde barındıran mübarek Kurban Bayramı vesilesiyle tüm Türk ve İslam alemini tebrik ediyor, kesilen kurbanların ve edilen duaların kabul olmasını diliyoruz!

Kurban Bayramınız mübarek olsun!

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A remarkable contribution to the 90th anniversary of Olzhas Suleimenov: the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation presented the book “Olzhas Suleimenov Through the Eyes of Azerbaijan” at the VII International Forum for the Rapprochement of Cultures of Eurasia in Almaty 🇰🇿.

The publication features historical dialogues between Olzhas Suleimenov and National Leader Heydar Aliyev, interviews, official decrees of President H.E. Ilham Aliyev, as well as articles and poems by prominent Azerbaijani intellectuals dedicated to the great poet’s life and legacy.

The book was warmly welcomed by forum participants and became a meaningful cultural contribution to the jubilee celebrations.

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A solemn opening ceremony of the exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Baku Turkological Congress was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

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Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation presented key scholarly publications marking the 100th anniversary of the First Baku Turkological Congress at the National Library of Kazakhstan in Almaty 🇰🇿.
Among them were the monograph “The First Turkological Congress” by Academician Nizami Jafarov, prominent scholars Mahira Huseynova, and Aysel Garibli, as well as the chronicle “1926/2026: The 100th Anniversary of the First Baku Turkological Congress,” prepared with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The publications highlight the shared historical memory and scientific heritage of the Turkic peoples, emphasizing the lasting legacy of the 1926 Congress for Turkology and the spiritual unity of the Turkic world.
The event gathered scholars, academics, officials, and cultural figures from across the Turkic world. It was also noted that over the past two years the Foundation has published more than 60 major works dedicated to preserving and promoting the common cultural and historical heritage of Turkic peoples.

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International Conference on Turkology titled “The Legacy of the First Baku Turkology Congress and the Turkic World in the 21st Century” | 21 May 2026 | Almaty, Kazakhstan

🇦🇿 "Birinci Bakı Türkoloji Qurultayının İrsi və XXI Əsrdə Türk Dünyası" mövzusunda Beynəlxalq Türkoloji Konfrans | 21 May 2026- cı il | Almatı, Qazaxstan

🇰🇿 «Бірінші Баку Түркология Құрылтайының мұрасы және XXI ғасырдағы Түркі әлемі» атты Халықаралық түркологиялық конференция | 2026 жылғы 21 мамыр | Алматы қаласы, Қазақстан

🇰🇬 «Биринчи Баку түркологиялык курултайынын мурасы жана XXI кылымдагы Түрк дүйнөсү» аттуу Эл аралык түркологиялык конференция | 2026-жылдын 18-майы | Алматы шаары, Казакстан

🇹🇷 "Birinci Bakü Türkoloji Kurultayı’nın Mirası ve 21. Yüzyılda Türk Dünyası" konulu Uluslararası Türkoloji Konfransı | 21 Mayıs 2026 | Almatı, Kazakistan

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An international conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the First Baku Turkological Congress has commenced in Almaty at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University 🇰🇿.

The conference, titled “The Legacy of the First Baku Turkology Congress and the Turkic World in the 21st Century,” brings together leading international organizations of the Turkic World, prominent scholars, intellectuals, and public figures.

Organized jointly by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, the Turkic Academy, TÜRKSOY, the Turkish Language Association, Baku State University, and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the conference aims to rethink the historical achievements of Turkology in the context of contemporary global and digital challenges, while strengthening scientific integration among Turkic states.

Participants highlighted the historic significance of the First Turkological Congress held in Baku in 1926 and its enduring role in advancing the common language, history, culture, and spiritual heritage of the Turkic peoples.