BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 21.
On October 20, 2026, the 15th Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, under the theme “Parliamentary Cooperation in the Turkic World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Technological Progress". The event brought together speakers of parliaments, parliamentary delegations, and representatives of international organizations.
Addressing the session as a guest of honour, the President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, expressed her gratitude to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Mr. Sadyr Japarov, the Jogorku Kenesh, and its Speaker, Mr. Marlen Mamataliyev, for organizing the meeting. She also wished the Kyrgyz side success during its chairmanship of TURKPA.
In her address, the President of the Foundation emphasized the important role of artificial intelligence and digitalization in preserving, studying, and promoting cultural heritage, expanding access to reliable information about the richness of Turkic culture, and transmitting this heritage to future generations.
Particular attention was paid to the initiatives of the Heads of the Turkic States and the priorities they have set for strengthening cultural unity and advancing cooperation. Professor Aktoty Raimkulova expressed her appreciation for the support extended to the Foundation’s activities and presented its ongoing projects, including a digital platform currently being developed in cooperation with experts from the Turkic countries.
The President of the Foundation also highlighted the significance of the partnership with TURKPA and reaffirmed the Foundation’s readiness to further develop cooperation with parliaments in the field of preserving the shared cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples.
The Plenary Session opened with introductory remarks by the incumbent Chairperson of TURKPA and Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Marlen Mamataliyev. The session also featured addresses by the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mrs. Sahiba Gafarova; the Chairman of the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Aibek Dadebay; the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, Mr. Numan Kurtulmuş; the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ms. Tanzila Narbayeva; the Speaker of the Republican Assembly of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Mr. Ziya Öztürkler; and the Secretary General of TURKPA, Mr. Ramil Hasan.
During the session, participants discussed prospects for interparliamentary cooperation, the application of modern technologies, and the implementation of joint initiatives.
