MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli celebrated 3 October Turkish World Day and emphasized the Nakhchivan Agreement

MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli published a message on the occasion of October 3 Turkish World Day.

In his message, Bahçeli stated that the signing of the Nakhchivan Agreement by Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on October 3, 2009 was an important turning point in terms of bringing multilateral cooperation to the institutional level in the Turkish world.

EMPHASIS ON THE NAKHCHIWAN AGREEMENT

Stating that the foundations of the establishment of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States, also known as the Turkic Council, were laid with the Nakhchivan Agreement, Bahçeli stated that the agreement was the result of the will to develop the historical, cultural and human ties between the Turkic states within the institutional structure.

Bahçeli noted that this will gained institutional character with the summit held in Istanbul in 2010 and the Turkic Council started its activities.

“COOPERATION HAS ACHIEVED A COMPREHENSIVE AND CORPORATE IDENTITY”

Stating that the relations between the Turkish states have spread to the fields of economy, transportation, energy, education, culture, security, science and technology, as well as political and diplomatic contacts, Bahçeli stated that historical ties have turned into a ground where common opportunities for the future are shaped.

Bahçeli stated that the cooperation in the Turkic world gained a more comprehensive and institutional structure with the name of the Turkic Council changed to "Organization of Turkic States" at the 8th Summit held in Istanbul on November 12, 2021.

He noted that the Organization of Turkish States continues its activities today as an important international organization that addresses common issues with the understanding of consultation, solidarity and cooperation.

“THE FUTURE OF THE TURKISH WORLD WILL BE SHAPED BY COMMON GAINS”

Stating that the future of the Turkish world will be shaped by preserving historical memory, strengthening cultural ties and transforming the common heritage into concrete gains in the fields of science, technology, economy, education and diplomacy, Bahçeli stated that the will put forward by the Nakhchivan Agreement is one of the cornerstones of this vision.

Bahçeli stated that it is important to strengthen the solidarity between the Turkish states, protect common interests and ensure that the Turkish world reaches a more effective position on a regional and global scale.

“WE HOPE THAT THE LAW OF BROTHERHOOD WILL BE STRENGTHENED”

Bahçeli stated that, as the Nationalist Movement Party, he respectfully commemorates those who fought to transform the understanding of "unity in language, thought and work" into an institutional understanding in the Turkish world and to bring compatriots together around a common vision of the future.

Bahçeli thanked those who worked for the unity and solidarity of the Turkish world and celebrated the 3 October Turkish World Day.

Bahçeli concluded his message by saying, "We hope that the law of brotherhood, solidarity and cooperation between the Turkish states and our compatriots will be further strengthened. May the unity, peace and future of the Turkish world last forever." He concluded with these words: