BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 13. A roundtable themed
“Peace, Labor and Friendship of Peoples” was held in Bishkek, the
capital of Kyrgyzstan, organized by the Ministry of Labor, Social
Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic, the State Committee
on Work with Diaspora of Azerbaijan told Trend.
The Committee representatives also attended the event. The
roundtable brought together officials from member states of the
Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and focused on strengthening
cooperation in the areas of diaspora engagement, labor, and
migration. The event was held as part of the Action Plan marking
the chairmanship of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in the OTS for
2025.
Welcoming the guests, Kyrgyz Minister Ravshanbek Sabirov said
the roundtable’s theme reflects the deep spiritual and historical
ties among Turkic peoples. He emphasized that these connections go
beyond shared origins and language, encompassing centuries of
evolving moral values and a spirit of brotherhood.
Speaking at the event, committee representative Shafag Binnatova
highlighted the growing ties between Azerbaijan and OTS member
states in recent years, noting this has created greater
opportunities for systematic diaspora cooperation. She briefed
participants on Azerbaijan’s recent projects in collaboration with
OTS and underscored the importance of such events for building
strong partnerships.
The event also addressed by OTS Secretary General Ali Çiviler
and representatives from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Türkiye, and
Kyrgyzstan, who shared updates on their respective initiatives.
Key goals outlined during the discussion included deepening
inter-diaspora relations, enhancing coordinated action, and
sustaining long-term collaboration.
As part of the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation also toured the
Azerbaijan Culture and Education Center in Bishkek, where they
learned about educational programs, cultural activities, and the
center’s role in promoting the Azerbaijani language and heritage.
Discussions were held on further cooperation with the local
community.
The delegation also visited the Kyrgyzstan-Azerbaijan Friendship
Park, opened on October 11, 2022, with the participation of the
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the
President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, symbolizing the
enduring ties between the two nations.
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