Azerbaijan, Central Asian states to showcase scholars' legacy at UN

Azerbaijan and the Central Asian states have agreed to hold special presentations at the United Nations highlighting the rich intellectual and scientific heritage of their prominent thinkers and scholars.

According to Report's correspondent in Turkmenistan, the agreement was reflected in a Joint Statement signed following the 8th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Azerbaijan and Central Asian Countries in Turkmenbashi on October 8.

The joint statement said the sides would support further deepening humanitarian cooperation, preserving and promoting the historical, cultural and spiritual heritage that unites their peoples, as well as common traditions and values. Initiatives in the fields of art and literature will also be supported.

The participants emphasized that cooperation among young people in sports, tourism and other social spheres would be developed to strengthen friendship and mutual respect between the peoples of Central Asia and Azerbaijan.

The sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing tourism zones, promote tourism products and increase awareness of the tourism potential of Azerbaijan and the Central Asian states.