The event brought together academics, diplomats, and cultural institutions from Poland, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and several other countries, creating a platform for discussions on the rich historical and cultural heritage of Turkic nations.
One of the keynote guests was Aktoty Raimkulova, President of the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.
Kazakh scholar Mukhit-Ardager Sydyknazharov drew significant interest with his presentation on “Historical Cartography and Geography of the Kazakh State and Turkic Countries from the 9th to 19th Centuries.”
The program also featured the opening of the exhibition “The Turkic World on Ancient Maps,” showcasing rare cartographic materials that illustrate the evolution of geographic knowledge about regions inhabited by Turkic peoples.
At the conclusion of the conference, the University of Warsaw and the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation signed an agreement to establish a Center for Turkic Cultures within the Department of Turkology and Central Asian Peoples. The center aims to support scientific, educational, and cultural cooperation among institutions across the Turkic world.
The event highlighted Kazakhstan’s active role in promoting cultural diplomacy and strengthening Turkic integration, reinforcing the importance of joint academic initiatives in fostering mutual understanding and scholarly collaboration.
