UNESCO hosts international conference marking 950th anniversary of Diwan Lughat al-Turk

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An international conference marking the 950th anniversary of the famous work Diwan Lughat al-Turk, one of the most valuable books in the Turkic world, written by an outstanding scientist Mahmud Kashgari, has kicked off at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.

The conference themed "Mapping the world in lexicography: The 950th anniversary of “Diwan Lughat al-Turk,” is organized by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation on the initiative of the National Commissions of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Hungary for UNESCO.

The purpose of the conference is to highlight the invaluable contribution of Diwan Lughat al-Turk to world culture, as well as to the development of the language and cultural heritage of the Turkic peoples. Within the framework of the conference, scientists, researchers, representatives of state and international organizations from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Hungary and other countries will gather to discuss the historical, linguistic and cultural significance of the work.

An important part of the conference will be presentations by scientists from the Turkic world, who will share their views and research on the legacy of Mahmud Kashgari. The program also includes a presentation of new translations and a demonstration of a documentary about "Diwan Lughat al-Turk".

The conference will become an important educational platform that promotes in-depth study of this great work and its impact on the development of Turkic languages and cultures. The event will be attended by the Secretaries-General of National Commissions for UNESCO of Turkic states and the Permanent Representatives of these countries to UNESCO, who will share their initiatives and views on the issues under discussion.