Kocaeli:An increase in funding for student exchange programs across the Turkic world has been proposed, as noted in the final declaration of a youth gathering held in Türkiye.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the declaration was adopted at the ‘Turkic World Youth Gathering Shared Heritage, One Heart’ event, which took place from October 9 to 11 under the coordination of the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AK Party) Department for Relations with Turkic States.
The document outlines 11 proposals, including the expansion and budget increase of the Orhun Exchange Programme, enhancement of the Union of Turkic Universities, and the strengthening of cooperation in science and artificial intelligence. It also emphasizes developing programs for young diplomats and promoting shared cultural heritage.
Additional proposals include broader cooperation in media, music, arts, and the implementation of social responsibility projects for youth. Participants suggested holding the next Turkic World Youth Gathering in Kayseri in 2027.
The declaration also proposes initiating work to allow footballers of Turkic origin to compete as domestic players in the national leagues of the Organization of Turkic States member countries.