The 10th congress of Turkic speaking states began at the Sungate-Port Royal of Antalia on 18 September. Turkish Prime Minister Rejep Tayyub Erdogan delivered the opening remarks.
Attending the Forum are over 1,000 representatives from 8 countries, 6 federal establishments and 11 communities. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is also in attendance.
Within the framework of the Forum it is planned to process issues of co-operation under separate commissions. In this respect several commissions have been established such as media and communication, economic issues, financial relationships and tourism, education, science and technology, issues pertaining to youth as well as the legal commission.
The final statement on the work of the Conference will be issued on 20 September.