Kocaeli:An increase in funding for student exchange programs across the Turkic world has been proposed in the final declaration of a youth gathering in Türkiye.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, the declaration was adopted at the ‘Turkic World Youth Gathering Shared Heritage, One Heart’ event, held in Kocaeli from October 9 to 11. The event was coordinated by the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AK Party) Department for Relations with Turkic States.
The document outlines 11 proposals, including the expansion and increased funding for the Orhun Exchange Programme, enhancing the Union of Turkic Universities, and fostering cooperation in science and artificial intelligence. It also suggests developing programs for young diplomats and promoting shared cultural heritage.
Additionally, the declaration calls for enhanced cooperation in media, music, and the arts, as well as social responsibility projects for young people. Participants proposed holding the next Turkic World Youth Gathering in Kayseri in 2027.
Another proposal included in the declaration is to commence efforts to allow footballers of Turkic origin to compete as domestic players in the national leagues of member countries of the Organization of Turkic States.