Turkish Minority Representatives to Meet in Skopje for FUEN TAG Annual Meeting

Representatives of Turkish minorities and communities from nine European countries will gather in Skopje, North Macedonia, from 15 to 18 October 2026. The meeting is organised and hosted by the Turkish Democratic Party (TDP) and marks the 12th annual meeting of the Turkish Minorities/Communities Working Group (TAG) of the Federal Union of European Nationalities (FUEN).

The international delegation will be received by TDP Chairman Zülfikar Zeynula, who is also North Macedonia's State Minister for International Partnerships and Foreign Investment, and by TDP Deputy Chair Şevval Nuredin. At the Prime Minister's Office, the delegation will be received by First Deputy Prime Minister Bekim Sali and Zeynula. Talks are expected to cover political and social representation of the Turkish community, minority rights, protection of cultural identity and international cooperation.

A round table on Saturday, 17 October, will assess developments over the past year, education and mother-tongue rights, and political representation. Participants will also discuss the TAG activity plan and roadmap for 2026–2027.