An international scientific and practical conference titled “Azerbaijani Language and Literature in the Turkic World” was held at Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
The event was dedicated to the 100th anniversaries of the university and the First Baku Turkological Congress. It was jointly organized by Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, the Birlik Public Association of Azerbaijanis in Kyrgyzstan, and Khazar University in Azerbaijan.
The conference brought together scholars, researchers, educators, and representatives of the academic community from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.
Discussions focused on the study of the Azerbaijani language and literature, the preservation of shared cultural heritage, and the expansion of scientific cooperation. Participants also emphasized the historical significance of the First Baku Turkological Congress, held in 1926, which was one of the most important events in the history of research into Turkic languages, writing systems, and culture. The activities of the Birlik Public Association in preserving the Azerbaijani language and cultural heritage in Kyrgyzstan and developing ties between the two countries were also highlighted.
The conference was described as contributing to stronger humanitarian cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as closer ties among Turkic peoples.