Symposium on ‘The Azerbaijani Language and Literature in the Turkic World’ held in Bishkek
The international scientific symposium entitled ‘Research on the Azerbaijani Language and Literature in the Turkic World’ was held with the support of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Organised by the Caspian University of Azerbaijan and the Kyrgyz National University named after Yusuf Balasagun and dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Kyrgyz National University and the 1st Baku Turkology Congress, the event took place on October 8th–9th, 2026.
The opening ceremony of the symposium was attended by the Rector of the Kyrgyz National University, Prof. Dr. Dogdurbek Çontoyev, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Bishkek, H.E. Mr. Latif Gandilov, the Founder of the Caspian University, Prof. Dr. Hamlet Isahanlı and the Representative of Azerbaijan to TURKSOY, Mr. Vugar Mammadov.
“The future of language lies in artificial intelligence and digital platforms”
At the ceremony, Mr. Vugar Mammadov, began his speech by reading out the message conveyed by TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev to participants of the symposium in which he expressed his best wishes to the participants.
Secretary General Raev’s message also emphasised that language goes far beyond being a mere collection of words as it also is a people’s collective memory, identity and cultural path reaching from their past to their future. Secretary General Raev also conveyed important messages regarding the linguistic and cultural Outlook of Azerbaijan with the following words: “The ‘Azerbaijani Culture – 2040’ concept, which has been approved and implemented in Azerbaijan, sets out an important strategic vision. We do not merely wish to preserve our language; we also wish to shape its future. The future of the Azerbaijani language lies not only in schools, universities and books. Its future lies in digital platforms, electronic libraries, scientific compilations, translation technologies and artificial intelligence systems.”
In the conclusion of his message, Secretary General Raev wrote: “May our science be profound, our culture rich, and the unity of the Turkic World eternal.”
Joint research projects to be implemented
The event attended by scholars from various countries—including Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and France—addressed the shared literary heritage of Turkic peoples and the teaching of the Azerbaijani language abroad.
At the end of the symposium, participants agreed upon expanding international cooperation in the field of Turkology, supporting young scholars and implementing joint academic projects within the Turkic World.
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