― 19 декабря 2024 г.

Meeting of NGOs of the Turkic World chaired by TURKSOY Deputy Secretary General Sayit Yusuf in Kocaeli in Kocaeli

TURKSOY Deputy Secretary General Sayit Yusuf held a meeting with representatives of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) related to the Turkic World in Kocaeli.

The meeting was held at the Civil Society Centre of the Metropolitan Municipality of Kocaeli as part of  events organised to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passng of the great Turkish philosopher Ziya Gökalp.

During the meeting, Heads of NGOs of the Turkic World shared their goals and objectives and exchanged views on increasing cultural cooperation. Sevda Erçelik, the President of the Muslim Nations Anatolian Turan Organisation, which is a new formation, said: ‘Our aim is to serve both Islam, our flag and our homeland.’

In the  speech he delivered at the event, Mr. Sayit Yusuf mentioned the mission of TURKSOY and said: ‘TURKSOY is the common organisation of everyone here. We will all lead the way for the goals of TURKSOY. We are in Kocaeli to talk about these. The aim of this meeting is to find answers to the question of what we can produce for the Turkic community with our kindred NGOs.’

In the continuation of his speech, Yusuf emphasised the importance of protecting cultural values and said, ‘Let's remind some of the forgotten cultural richness of the society together and let's not forget them. As the values within us weaken, unrest arises. We know that our culture and civilisation is an indispensable value. We also want the whole world to learn about our civilisation.’

Yusuf mentioned the promotional meetings organised by TURKSOY abroad and said that TURKSOY organises events almost everywhere in the world and is present everywhere in the world in order to spread and protect the Turkic culture and civilisation.

The meeting emphasized the importance of the role of NGOs in the protection and transfer of the cultural heritage of the Turkic World to future generations.