Tokayev and Turkic States leaders open Turkic World Alley in Ankara

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and leaders of member states of the Organization of Turkic States opened the Turkic World Alley in Beştepe Park in Ankara. The report, citing the Akorda presidential press service, was published by Tengrinews.

National pavilions of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan were set up at the site. The exhibits reflect the unity and solidarity of fraternal peoples, their diverse culture and rich spiritual traditions. The Kazakh yurt symbolises the spirit of the Great Steppe and the common historical roots of the Turkic world.

The presidents were told about the origins of ancient Turkic civilisation, the heritage of the Saka, the harmonious way of life in unity with nature, and modern Kazakhstan. Guests also saw the sculptural composition 'Saka Hunter' and the Orkhon monuments of written heritage. Tokayev and the other leaders took part in a tree-planting ceremony in the Turkic World Alley.