• From June 16 to 18, 2025, the 3rd Forum of Youth of Turkic Diasporas was held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, under the theme: “Heritage Without Borders: Young Diaspora Leaders Shaping the Future.” Kazakhstan was represented at the event by a delegation from the non-profit joint-stock company Otandastar Qory.
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• The forum was organized by the Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Friendly Ties with Foreign Countries under the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan.
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• Young leaders from Turkic diasporas residing in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Hungary, France, and Germany took part in the forum. Throughout the event, participants shared experiences in cultural cooperation, youth policy, and supporting diasporas abroad.
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• At the opening ceremony, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Friendly Ties with Foreign Countries of Uzbekistan Mr. Olim Narzullaev, and Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Mr. Ömer Koçaman, delivered welcoming speeches, emphasizing the significance of the forum.
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• During one of the sessions, Alzhan Sharipov, Press Secretary of the Otandastar Qory, highlighted the strong cultural and ethnic ties between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and proposed the following initiative:

“Over one million ethnic Kazakhs live in Uzbekistan, while more than 600,000 Uzbeks reside in Kazakhstan. They serve as a bridge of brotherhood between our two nations. In light of deepening cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States, I propose the establishment of a School for Young Experts under the OTS. I believe young professionals will bring forward fresh ideas and practical solutions to strengthen intergovernmental relations.”

• As part of the forum, the foundation’s representatives held bilateral meetings to discuss supporting Kazakh youth abroad and launching joint cultural and humanitarian initiatives. Participants were provided with comprehensive information about educational grants, benefits, and support measures available to ethnic Kazakhs interested in pursuing higher education in Kazakhstan.
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• The forum served not only as a platform for dialogue but also as an incubator of concrete ideas and proposals for future cooperation. Delegates from Turkic countries presented successful youth and diaspora engagement projects. Notably, representatives from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Hungary, and Kyrgyzstan shared impactful case studies from their respective countries.
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• Based on the ideas proposed during the forum, a number of practical initiatives are expected to be implemented.

 

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• Press Service of the Otandastar Qory NJSC
• For inquiries:
• Alzhan Sharipov (Press Secretary)
• +7 775 510 5191
• alzhan.sharipov@gmail.com