Ankara, Türkiye
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, together with the heads of state of the member countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), inaugurated the Alley of the Turkic World, in Ankara’s Beştepe Park.
National pavilions of Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan were set up at the site. The exhibitions reflect the unity and solidarity of the brotherly peoples, their diverse cultures and rich spiritual traditions.
The Kazakh yurt, in particular, symbolizes the spirit of the Great Steppe and the shared historical roots of the Turkic world. The Presidents were briefed on the origins of the ancient Turkic civilization, which form the basis of the yurt’s interior design, including the legacy of the Saka people, the Kazakh people’s harmonious way of life in unity with nature, and the image of modern Kazakhstan.
The heads of state were also presented with the Saka Hunter sculpture, which showcases the Kazakh people’s traditional art of hunting with birds of prey. In addition, the distinguished guests viewed the Orkhon inscriptions, which provide extensive insights into the ancient Turkic written culture.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev together with the heads of state of the OTS member countries, planted trees in the Alley of the Turkic World.
