BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 12
Trend:
During its two-year presidency, Azerbaijan made great efforts to unite the Turkic world, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said addressing the 8th Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States, Trend reports.
"Many events were held in this period. I think we are now stepping into the future in a more cohesive and more united manner. Today's summit has a great historic significance. First of all, because we are turning our Council into an organization, and this organization has a great future. Because this organization is based on natural allies, and this unity is dictated by history, culture, our customs and traditions. At the same time, threats arise in the world every month, every year, and, unfortunately, the world's leading countries cannot take the right steps against these threats. I am confident that the Organization of Turkic States will continue to grow in importance not only for our countries and peoples, but for the world," the head of state said.