On December 4, 2024, an international scientific seminar on the development path leading to the unity of the Turkic world was held at the Khazar University Narimanov campus. The event was organized on the initiative of the Khazar University Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Folklore.

The seminar was opened by the institute's coordinator, Associate Professor Aynur Gazanfargizi. She spoke about the historical path of the Turkic States Organization (TSO). She emphasized that the first meeting of the organization held in Nakhchivan in 2009, named the "Summit of Turkic States," was influenced by the historical and political environment, and noted that the creation of the TSO in modern times emerged with significant political influence and pressure. She then introduced the speakers to the students and gave them the floor.

The first speaker was Professor Anarbay Buldubayev, a prominent scholar from Kazakhstan's Al-Farabi University. Speaking in Kazakh, he presented on "Common Plots in Kazakh-Azerbaijani Folklore," extensively explaining the cultural connections and shared motifs found in the folklore of the two peoples.

Professor Turgut Tok, head of the Turkology Department at Pamukkale University's (Türkiye) Faculty of Social Human and Community Sciences, delivered a presentation on "The Geography of Turkish Language," thoroughly highlighting the wide distribution area and historical development of the Turkish language. The presentation emphasized significant issues related to the past, present, and future of the Turkic world from a linguistic perspective.

Albanian researcher and president of the "Albania-Azerbaijan Friendship Association" Entela Muço presented on "The History of Azerbaijan-Albania Relations," discussing the historical and cultural connections between the two peoples. This topic was particularly interesting for students, as they gained the opportunity to become closely acquainted with the connections between Azerbaijan and peoples living in distant territories.

The final speaker was Associate Professor Nazir Ahmadli, head of a department at the Ataturk Center in Azerbaijan, known for his new approaches to the art of ashug. In his presentation "About Azerbaijani Turkish," he spoke in detail about the rich vocabulary and historical development of Azerbaijani Turkish, emphasizing the importance of the topic.

At the end of the seminar, Associate Professor Aynur Gazanfargizi thanked the speakers, stating that such scientific events serve to strengthen the unity of Turkic peoples.

The seminar concluded with students' questions being answered and active discussions taking place.

Aydan Nasirli Khazar University, Philology (English Language and Literature), 2nd year