On October 8, 2026, the International Scientific Symposium titled «Study of Azerbaijani Language and Literature in the Turkic World-3» commenced its work at the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn within the framework of the «Turkology Studies-4» series.
The Scientific event is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn and the 100th anniversary of the 1st Baku Turkology Congress.
The primary objective of the symposium is to discuss pressing issues in the study of the Azerbaijani language and literature across the Turkic world, identify new directions for scientific research in Turkology, facilitate experience exchange among scholars, and expand cooperation among higher education and research institutions of Turkic-speaking states.
The event brought together prominent scholars from Kyrgyzstan and abroad, university faculty members, researchers, and specialists in Turkology.
At the opening ceremony, the Rector of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn, Professor Dogdurbek Toktosartovich Chontoev, delivered a welcoming address, emphasizing the vital importance of advancing international scientific collaboration and elevating Turkological research to new heights.
Welcoming remarks were also delivered by:
- Vugar Mamedov, Representative of TURKSOY in Azerbaijan
- Latif Seyfaddin oglu Gandilov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kyrgyz Republic
- Hamlet Isakhanli, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Khazar University
Following the opening, Azer Shukurov, President of REEF GROUP, awarded scholarships to students from the Department of Turkology and Translation Studies who actively conducted comparative studies in Kyrgyz language and literature alongside Azerbaijani language and literature, and demonstrated strong engagement in public activities:
- Sokuchieva Ayana
- Duishenalieva Nuraida
- Duishekeeva Tansuluu
- Zholchubekova Akylai
During the plenary session, participants addressed key topics including commonalities and differences in the oral literature of Turkic peoples, the study of Azerbaijani literature in Turkey, spiritual connections between Mukhtar Auezov and Azerbaijani literature, European practices in teaching the Azerbaijani language and literature, and artistic representations of Karabakh’s freedom in Uzbek poetry.
Key scientific findings were presented by:
- Professor Sulaiman T. Kayipov
- Professor Yavuz Akpinar
- Urzada Abilkasimovna Mussabekova
- Tamerlan Kuliev
- Professor Mafufzhon Yuldashev
Scientific discussions continued across four section panels, focusing on:
- Comparative and historical aspects of studying the Azerbaijani language
- Literary relations between Azerbaijani literature and Turkic peoples
- Modern methods and innovative technologies in teaching Turkic languages and literatures
- Current trends in Azerbaijani language research
Symposium participants shared perspectives on advancing Turkological science, broadening international research collaboration, implementing joint academic projects, supporting young researchers, and fostering academic mobility. To conclude the event, a official resolution was adopted, aimed at further developing Turkological research, jointly preserving and studying the linguistic, literary, and cultural heritage of Turkic peoples, and strengthening international academic partnerships.
