The countries of the Turkish world occupy an important place in international politics, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Khydyr Saparliyev said, when speaking at the IX Summit of Heads of the Turkish-speaking countries in the Azerbaijani city of Nakhchivan, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
Saparliyev conveyed the greetings of the Turkmen President on the occasion of the IX Summit of Heads of the Turkish-speaking countries. He noted that the meeting would take an important place in the modern history of the Turkish peoples.
Stressing that the Turkish-speaking peoples are closely connected with several factors, Khydyr Saparliyev noted that the countries of the Turkish world today occupy an important place in international politics, cooperate in the field of economy and culture.
Saparliyev noted the importance of the Summit to develop cooperation among the Turkish-speaking states.
"High-level meeting of Heads of State and the meeting of intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, and hundreds of documents signed are too important to establish mutually beneficial cooperation and to strengthen the already existing brotherly and friendly relations.
The current meeting of the heads of state of the Turkish-speaking countries, taking place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, will also contribute to the further development of close relations among the Turkish-speaking peoples," he said.
Saparliyev expressed confidence in further maintaining close relations among the Turkish-speaking countries.
"We have the same roots, one destiny. We are pleased to note that we today are keeping the traditions formed by centuries of friendship and brotherhood. We will always continue to maintain brotherly relations," he stressed.
Khydyr Saparliyev expressed gratitude to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the high-level organization of the IX Summit of Heads of the Turkish-speaking countries.
"We are confident that this meeting will create opportunities for deepening cooperation among the Turkish peoples, expanding ties in the humanitarian and cultural fields," he said.
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