In early October, the city of Kocaeli became host to the Turkic World Youth Meeting. Organized by the AK Party’s Department of Relations with Turkic States, the event ran from October 9 to October 11 and welcomed hundreds of young people from across the Turkic world. The meeting’s theme was announced as “Common Heritage, One Heart,” a phrase that set the tone for discussions about shared history and culture.
During the gathering, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a video address. Speaking in Turkish, he declared that the partnership among Turkic nations “extends leagues beyond borders,” a translation of his words “Ortaklığımız sınırların fersah fersah ötesindedir.” He framed this bond as rooted in a shared history and culture.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Turkic youth their partnership "goes far beyond the borders drawn on maps", built on shared history, rich culture and "very strong bonds of affection" https://t.co/7vMpyDFr1a
Erdoğan announced that the 13th Organization of Turkic States Summit would take place in Ankara at the end of the month. He framed the upcoming summit as the next step in carrying forward the ideal of unity in language, thought and action—a goal that, Turkey aims to advance one step further through this gathering.
Erdoğan announced that the 13th Organization of Turkic States Summit would take place in Ankara at the end of the month.
The emphasis on a common heritage, echoed in both the youth gathering’s theme and the president’s remarks, serves as the narrative foundation for future collaboration. As the region prepares for the Ankara summit, the focus remains on fostering unity through language, thought and action, building on the historical ties that Erdoğan described as reaching far beyond any border.