TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev has called for stronger unity among Turkic nations through their shared linguistic heritage, saying the centenary of the First Turkology Congress marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Turkic world.
Speaking to EDnews during events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First Turkology Congress in Baku, Raev said the gathering symbolizes the continuation of the congress's historic mission.
"One hundred years have passed, and the successors of that historic congress, a new generation of Turkology experts, have come together again," he said.
Raev expressed hope that 2026 would mark the start of a "golden era" for the Turkic language and cooperation among Turkic-speaking nations. He stressed that while each nation possesses its own distinct cultural identity, their closely related languages remain one of the strongest bonds uniting the Turkic world.
He called on governments, scholars and cultural institutions to work together to promote the Turkic language internationally and encourage its broader use.
Looking ahead, Raev voiced hope that the Turkic language would gain greater global recognition and eventually become one of the official languages of the United Nations.
His remarks came during Turkic World Week in Baku, which brings together scholars, officials and cultural representatives from across the Turkic world to commemorate the centenary of the First Turkology Congress held in the Azerbaijani capital in 1926.
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