Baku, October 17, AZERTAC
President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ersin Tatar has visited the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation to meet with President of the Foundation Gunay Afandiyeva.
Recalling that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) was granted observer status in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) within the Samarkand Summit held last November, President Ersin Tatar highlighted the rich history of Turkic world, including its culture, literature and music.
Emphasizing that the Northern Cyprus and its people are a part of the Turkic world, President Ersin Tatar expressed his hope that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will soon be among the countries cooperating with the International Turkish Culture and Heritage Foundation.
Speaking about the friendship and brotherhood between the Turkic states, Gunay Afandiyeva highlighted common roots, traditions, language, folklore, and religion, which create a solid foundation for the joint future of the Turkic world.
Gunay Afandiyeva also informed President Ersin Tatar about the foundation’s large-scale activities and international projects aimed at protecting the centuries-old cultural heritage of the Turkic world and passing it on to future generations.
The meeting revolved around the issues of mutual interest and prospects for future cooperation.