Official Banquet for leaders of the Turkic World on the Day of the Republic of Türkiye
Leaders of the Turkic World gathered in an official dinner organised within the framework of the 13th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) to mark the 103rd anniversary of the Day of the Republic of Türkiye on October 29th, 2026.
At the event, the Supreme Order of the Turkic World was presented to Mr. Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, whilst the Ali Sher Navo’i International Award was handed over to Mr. Dussanbay Kasseinov, the former Secretary General of TURKSOY. The event went on with a special concert organised by TURKSOY, featuring artists from various countries of the Turkic World.
Hosted by the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and his wife, Mrs. Emine Erdoğan, the official dinner held on October 29 th, 2026 at the Beştepe Millet Exhibition Hall within the Presidential Complex was attended by heads of state and governments, their spouses and high-level delegations who were in Ankara for the 13th Summit of the OTS.
Marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic, the event which brought together leaders of the Turkic World, served as a meaningful gathering which highlighted not only the brotherhood and solidarity between nations but also their shared historical and cultural ties.
Supreme Order of the Turkic World awarded to the Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov
In a ceremony held at the official dinner, the Turkic World Supreme Order was conferred upon Mr. Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, in recognition of his contributions to the unity and solidarity of the Turkic World.
The order, awarded upon decision of the Council of the Heads of States of the Organisation of Turkic States, was presented by the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
This order which recognises Mr. Japarov’s contributions to the common goals of the Turkic World as well as to the solidarity between nations and the development of cooperation, was one of the highlights of the ceremony.
Ali Sher Navo’i International Award to the former Secretary General of TURKSOY Mr. Dussanbay Kasseinov.
At the event, the 2026 Ali Sher Navo’i International Award was also presented to Mr. Dussanbay Kaseinov, former Secretary General of TURKSOY. Mr. Kasseinov, who served as Secretary General of TURKSOY from 2008 to 2022, was recognised for his long-standing efforts to preserve the shared cultural heritage of the Turkic World, foster cultural relations and promote Turkic culture at international level.
The award, presented by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, held particular significance as a recognition of Kasseinov’s contributions to cultural cooperation within the Turkic World.
Artists of the Turkic World gathered on the same stage in an event organised by TURKSOY
During the cultural and artistic event held following the official dinner, artists from various countries of the Turkic World took to the scene for an event organised by TURKSOY.
The event which featured examples of the rich music and dance traditions of the Turkic World introduced the shared Turkic cultural heritage to the audience.
Held on the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye with the participation of the leaders of Turkic States, the event also reflected the motto of the 13th Summit of the OTS, ‘The Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Action’, through culture and arts.
At the end of the event, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and leaders of Turkic States posed for a group photograph with the performing artists.
This meaningful gathering, where the leaders of the Turkic World came together with artists of the latter highlighted the celebrations of the Day of the Republic of Türkiye in Ankara and the OTS Summit with a message of cultural unity and solidarity.
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