Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli met with the Secretary General of the Foundation of Turkic History and Culture (TÜRKTAV) Assel Lakhayeva.

The preparations for the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress were discussed during the meeting.

In his speech, the President of ANAS Isa Habibbeyli said that it was significant that the meeting was held on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences. He emphasized that the Academy closely cooperates with the scientific and academic institutions and higher education establishments of the Turkic world. He mentioned that next year marks the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress, which was held in 1926 in Baku, at the then Ismailiyya building, now the Presidium of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. Academician Isa Habibbeyli stated that the anniversary of the Congress is planned to be celebrated with the participation of the Academies of Sciences and scholars of the Turkic world, and preparation work has already begun. He highlighted that within the framework of the Congress, it is planned to invite several scholars with special contributions to Turkology, as well as to organize book presentations and exhibitions.

The head of ANAS mentioned that the collaboration with the Foundation of Turkic History and Culture (TÜRKTAV) will contribute to the high-level organization of the 100th anniversary of the First Turkological Congress.

Then, Assel Lakhayeva, the Secretary General of TÜRKTAV, congratulated the staff of the Academy on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences. Providing information about the activities of TÜRKTAV, Assel Lakhayeva mentioned that the organization’s goal is to promote, preserve, and pass on the cultural memory and heritage of the Turkic peoples, which has been formed over centuries, through national and international projects. She said that for this purpose, TÜRKTAV conducts various projects, conferences, and symposiums in the field of the history and culture of the Turkic peoples, organizes Turkish language courses, and prepares and publishes publications.

Mentioning that the First Turkological Congress played a significant role in the cultural life and unity of the Turkic peoples in the 20th century, Assel Lakhayeva said that the organization she represents, together with ANAS, will provide the necessary support for the high-level organization of the 100th anniversary of the Congress.

Subsequently, extensive discussions were held on the matter, and relevant agreement was reached.

At the end, book gifts were exchanged, and a commemorative photo was taken.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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