Mirziyoyev: First Turkological Congress was historic event for Turkic peoples

A century ago, the First Turkological Congress held in Baku was a major historic event for the scientific and cultural advancement of Turkic peoples, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said in a message to the participants of Turkic World Week, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the congress.

The Uzbek leader described today's forum as a profound tribute to the shared values of Turkic nations: "The discussions and ideas of that time remain a source of inspiration for us today. In this sense, we take the thoughts of our ancestors devoted to science and enlightenment as a foundation for the future."

Mirziyoyev also touched upon the prospects for cooperation among Turkic peoples: "I am confident that this forum will also be beneficial for unity and collaboration among Turkic nations."