― 5 апреля 2025 г.

Secretary General Raev met with the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Mrs. Aida Balayeva.

Within the framework of the official opening ceremonies in Aktau, which was declared the 2025 Capital of Culture of the Turkic World, TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev met with the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva.
 

In the meeting, Secretary General Raev congratulated Kazakhstan on the election of Aktau as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World and expressed his satisfaction with the successful work carried out under the leadership of Minister Balayeva during the preparatory process. Stating that Kazakhstan has demonstrated a hospitality worthy of this important title, Raev emphasised that such cooperation has a great significance in keeping the cultural heritage of the Turkic World alive and transferring it to the future.
During the meeting, ideas were also exchanged on the cultural events to be organised jointly by TURKSOY and Kazakhstan throughout 2025. With the concerts, exhibitions, festivals and art gatherings to be held throughout the year, Aktau is aimed to become a cultural and artistic centre not only for Kazakhstan but also for the entire Turkic World.
 

Minister Aida Balayeva stated that  cultural activities carried out by TURKSOY throughout the Turkic World are of great value and that the events to be organised in Aktau will contribute to the international promotion of both Kazakhstan and this special city on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

Secretary General Raev stated that the gathering of artists from different geographies of the Turkic World at the opening ceremonies is the strongest indicator of the process that will transform Aktau into a cultural centre of attraction.