PRESIDENT OF THE TURKIC CULTURE AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION MRS. AKTOTY RAIMKULOVA ADDRESSED A PLENARY SESSION OF THE ISSYK-KUL INTERNATIONAL FORUM

On June 19, 2026, plenary sessions continued within the framework of the 40th Anniversary Issyk-Kul International Forum named after Chingiz Aitmatov, held in the Kyrgyz Republic. Professor Aktoty Raimkulova, President of the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, delivered an address at one of the plenary sessions.

In her speech, Professor Aktoty Raimkulova noted that the Issyk-Kul Forum is one of the most prestigious intellectual platforms in the Eurasian region, bringing together statesmen, scholars, diplomats, cultural figures, and international experts to discuss the most pressing issues of our time.

The President of the Foundation emphasized the special symbolism of this year’s Forum being dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Kyrgyz writer, thinker, and humanist Chingiz Aitmatov. According to her, the legacy of Chingiz Aitmatov is not only the heritage of Kyrgyzstan and the Turkic World, but also a shared spiritual treasure of all humanity. The values reflected in his works - human dignity, love for one’s homeland, fidelity to historical memory, and responsibility toward future generations - remain highly relevant today.

During her address, Aktoty Raimkulova also informed the participants about the projects implemented by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation. Particular attention was given to initiatives aimed at preserving, promoting, and transmitting the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples to future generations, as well as to projects in the fields of digitalization, innovation, science, and education that contribute to strengthening humanitarian cooperation and ensuring the sustainable development of the Turkic World in the face of contemporary global challenges.

The Forum will continue its work until 21 June.