Turkic Culture & Heritage Foundation

The International Symposium “Golden Horde – an Example of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture and Identity” has officially opened in Astana under the auspices of UNESCO. Bringing together rare archaeological artifacts, manuscripts, and archival documents in a single exhibition space for the first time, the symposium has become an important international platform for the scholarly re-evaluation of the rich heritage of the Golden Horde. Within the framework of the symposium, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, delivered a presentation during the session dedicated to the material and spiritual cultural heritage of the Golden Horde and interactions along the Silk Road. In her remarks, Professor Raimkulova highlighted the Foundation’s large-scale efforts in preserving, restoring, and promoting the shared cultural heritage of the Turkic World, noting that more than 140 international projects have been successfully implemented over the past two years.

Within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (#WUF13) in Baku, the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation organized the panel session “From Heritage to Resilience: Turkic Houses.” Opening the event, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, emphasized that traditional Turkic houses are not merely living spaces, but embodiments of social harmony, adaptation to nature, and community-based culture. The panel brought together leading architects, heritage experts, and officials from across the Turkic world to discuss the preservation of traditional architectural identity, sustainable restoration practices, and the role of cultural heritage in strengthening urban resilience. The session concluded with a shared call to strengthen cooperation among Turkic states in safeguarding and integrating their common architectural heritage into modern urban development models. #TurkicWorld #CulturalHeritage #Architecture #UrbanResilience #Baku #WUF13

The 4th International Kazakhstan Museum Congress has officially commenced at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Astana. Bringing together museum professionals, scholars, and experts from across the Turkic world and beyond, the Congress highlights the growing role of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and international cooperation in preserving and promoting cultural heritage. One of the key events of the opening day was the Round Table on “Museums of the Turkic World: Shared Heritage, Integration and Joint Projects,” where President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, emphasized the strategic importance of digital innovation in safeguarding the shared heritage of Turkic peoples. The Congress gathers representatives from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, as well as the Smithsonian Institution (USA), alongside leading museum directors, experts, and scholars. #MuseumCongress #Astana #Kazakhstan #TurkicWorld #CulturalHeritage #Museums #DigitalTransformation

Panel session entitled “From Heritage to Resilience: Turkic Houses" within the Framework of WUF13 | May 18, 2026 | Baku 🇦🇿 WUF13 çərçivəsində “İrsdən Dayanıqlılığa: Türk Evləri” adlı Panel sessiyası | 18 May, 2026-cı il | Bakı 🇰🇿 WUF13 аясында «Мұрадан тұрақтылыққа: түркі үйлері» тақырыбындағы Панельдік сессия | 2026 жылғы 18 мамыр | Баку қаласы 🇰🇬 WUF13 алкагында «Мурастан туруктуулукка: түрк үйлөрү» аттуу Панелдик сессия | 2026-жылдын 18-майы | Баку шаары 🇹🇷 WUF13 kapsamında "Mirastan Dayanıklılığa: Türk Evleri" konulu Panel oturumu | 18 Mayıs, 2026 | Bakü

On May 18, 2026, the opening ceremony of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, and the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, welcomed the heads of state and government, as well as the heads of delegations participating in the Session. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev delivered a speech at the event. The opening ceremony of WUF13 was also attended by the president of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Professor Aktoty Raimkulova.

The Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation celebrated the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan at Baku State University with a grand lecture-concert by the world-renowned ethno-folk ensemble “TURAN” — the musical brand of the Turkic World and Ambassador of Turkic culture and heritage. During the event, President of the Foundation Professor Aktoty Raimkulova congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the upcoming Independence Day, highlighting Azerbaijan’s achievements under the leadership of His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev and emphasizing the importance of strengthening cultural ties across the Turkic World. The concert featured artistic performances reflecting the unity, ancient roots, and shared heritage of Turkic peoples, while students also learned more about Turkic folklore, traditional costumes, and ancient musical instruments. #TurkicWorld #Azerbaijan #TURAN #Culture #Heritage #BSU

Due to weather conditions, the panel session “From Heritage to Resilience: Turkic Houses” has been postponed to tomorrow, May 18, at 16:00. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

The Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States dedicated to the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development” was held in Turkistan under the chairmanship of H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan. The Leaders discussed digital transformation, artificial intelligence, innovation, connectivity, and sustainable economic development, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening solidarity, mutual trust, and strategic cooperation within the Turkic World in line with the objectives of the “Turkic World Vision-2040.” Following the Summit, the Heads of State signed the Turkistan Declaration of the OTS, the decision on strengthening the institutional and digital capacity of the OTS Secretariat, as well as the document on the appointment of the Deputy Secretary General of the OTS. The Summit was attended by H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan; H.E. Mr. Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan; H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Türkiye; H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan; Mr. Tufan Erhürman, President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Mr. Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the OTS; as well as the heads of Turkic cooperation organizations, including Professor Aktoty Raimkulova.

Within the framework of WUF13, the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation will organize the panel session “From Heritage to Resilience: Turkic Houses” at the Pavilion of the Republic of Türkiye on May 17, 2026. The session will explore the architectural heritage of traditional Turkic houses and their integration into modern, safe, and climate-resilient housing models. Representatives of the Turkic states will share national experiences and discuss sustainable cooperation in preserving and promoting shared architectural heritage. #WUF13 #TurkicHeritage #TurkicCulture #Architecture #UrbanDevelopment #ClimateResilience

President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Mrs. Aktoty Raimkulova met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. Kęstutis Vaškelevičius at the Foundation’s headquarters. The meeting focused on ongoing cooperation within the framework of the 2021 Memorandum of Understanding, preservation and promotion of Turkic cultural heritage, and future joint initiatives involving Turkic-origin communities living in Lithuania and beyond. The sides also discussed engaging representatives of Lithuania’s Tatar and Karaite communities in the Foundation’s international events and projects.

Türk Mədəniyyəti və İrsi Fondu Azərbaycan xalqının Ümummilli Lideri, müasir Azərbaycan dövlətinin qurucusu və bütün Türk dünyasının dahi şəxsiyyəti Heydər Əliyevin anadan olmasının 103-cü ildönümünü böyük ehtiramla yad edir. Ulu Öndər Heydər Əliyev təkcə Azərbaycanın deyil, bütün Türk dünyasının birliyi, ortaq türk mədəniyyəti və irsinin qorunub gələcək nəsillərə ötürülməsi yolunda əvəzsiz xidmətlər göstərmişdir. Dahi rəhbərin əziz xatirəsini dərin hörmətlə anırıq 🙏

On May 10, 2026, representatives of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation visited the Alley of Honor on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, laid flowers at his grave, and paid tribute to the cherished memory of the Great Leader. 🇦🇿 10 may 2026-cı il tarixində Türk Mədəniyyəti və İrsi Fondunun heyəti Ulu Öndər Heydər Əliyevin anadan olmasının 103-cü ildönümü münasibətilə Fəxri Xiyabanı ziyarət edərək məzarı üzərinə gül dəstələri qoyub və onun əziz xatirəsini ehtiramla yad edib. 🇰🇿 2026 жылғы 10 мамырда Түркі мәдениеті және мұрасы қорының делегациясы Ұлт Көшбасшысы Гейдар Әлиевтің туғанына 103 жыл толуына орай Құрмет аллеясына барып, қабіріне гүл шоқтарын қойып, Ұлы көшбасшының жарқын рухына тағзым етті. 🇹🇷 10 Mayıs 2026 tarihinde Türk Kültür ve Miras Vakfı heyeti, Ulu Önder Haydar Aliyev’in doğumunun 103. yıl dönümü münasebetiyle Fahri Hiyaban’ı ziyaret ederek mezarına çiçek bıraktı ve aziz hatırasını saygıyla andı.

President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, met with the Representative of the President of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues, Mr.Mukhtar Babayev, at the Foundation’s headquarters in Baku. The meeting focused on safeguarding cultural heritage in the face of global climate change, strengthening environmental awareness, and expanding cooperation across the Turkic world. The parties also highlighted the significance of COP29 in Baku and discussed the outcomes of the Regional Environmental Summit (RES 2026) in Astana. 🌍🌿

In accordance with the decrees of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the celebration of the 900th anniversary of the outstanding architect Ajami Nakhchivani and the declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Urban Planning and Architecture,” the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation and the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan jointly presented the book “The Genius of Azerbaijani Architectural Heritage,” dedicated to the rich legacy and timeless architectural vision of the founder of the Nakhchivan architectural school. The event also featured the presentation of commemorative postage stamps and gathered prominent representatives of Azerbaijan’s cultural, scientific, and architectural communities. #culturalheritage #TurkicWorld

With the support of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, the international scientific round table “Global and Local Discourses in the Fine Arts of Turkic Peoples” was held at the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art. The event gathered distinguished experts, museum leaders, and researchers from Turkic states to discuss the role of shared artistic heritage in contemporary global culture and the preservation of national identity.

International Conference titled “Strategic Cooperation on Turkic Cultural Heritage: Combating the Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property” | April 27, 2026 | Gaziantep, Türkiye 🇹🇷