On 16 March, a delegation of TURKPA international observers, who had been monitoring the constitutional referendum in Kazakhstan, visited the International Turkic Academy.
During the visit, the President of the International Turkic Academy Shahin Mustafayev introduced the guests to the Academy’s museum exhibition, which highlights the diverse cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples. Mr. Mustafayev provided an overview of the Academy’s primary activities, detailing ongoing scientific projects and various international initiatives aimed at fostering unity.
The discussion centered on enhancing scientific and cultural-humanitarian cooperation within the Turkic world. It was specifically noted that Kazakhstan's constitutional referendum carries significance beyond its borders by strengthening democratic institutions, the nation contributes to the broader stability and cooperation of the entire Turkic region.
The members of the delegation expressed high praise for the Academy’s work, emphasizing its essential role in the scholarly study of Turkic history, language, and culture. To mark the occasion and symbolize an ongoing academic partnership, Mustafayev presented the visitors with the Academy’s most recent scientific publications.
The visiting group of international observers included Member of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan Malahat Ibrahimgizi, Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Osman Mesten, Secretary of the delegation and representative of the Department of Foreign Relations and Protocol of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Kürşat Melih Sarıarslan, Members of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan Naila Asgarova and Elmira Azizova, as well as Secretary of the TURKPA Commission Aynura Abutalibova.
