Tokayev Plants Tree at Turkic World Alley in Ankara

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States opened the Turkic World Alley in Beştepe Park in Ankara, according to a report by Nur.kz citing the Akorda presidential press service. National pavilions of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan were set up on the alley, the Akorda's Telegram channel said.

The exhibitions reflect the unity and solidarity of fraternal peoples and their diverse culture and spiritual traditions. The Kazakh yurt symbolises the spirit of the Great Steppe and shared historical roots, and the presidents were told about the heritage of the Saka people and modern Kazakhstan. A sculpture composition, 'Saka Hunter,' showing traditional Kazakh hunting with birds of prey and tazy hounds, was presented, and visitors were shown the Orkhon monuments of written heritage.

Tokayev, together with the leaders of Organization of Turkic States member countries, took part in a tree-planting ceremony on the alley.