The 6th International Turkic World Communication and Art Symposium Commences in Kyrgyzstan

The 6th International Turkic World Communication and Art Symposium has opened its doors at the Chingiz Aitmatov Campus of the Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Running until October 24, 2026, the event covers topics such as artificial intelligence, journalism, public diplomacy, cultural heritage, cinema, and visual arts.

A total of 24 sessions will be held and 121 papers will be presented at the symposium, organized at the Chingiz Aitmatov Campus of Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University (KTMU). Speaking at the opening of the event, Turkey’s Ambassador to Bishkek, Dr. Mekin Mustafa Kemal Ökem, emphasized the importance of communication in developing relations between Turkic states, recalling Ismail Gaspirali’s motto, "Unity in language, in thought, and in action." KTMU Rector Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan and KTMU Faculty of Communication Dean Prof. Dr. Besim Yıldırım also drew attention to how communication strengthens ties among peoples in the Turkic world and the importance of producing with shared values in the digital age.

During the opening program, award-winning productions within the scope of the 11th Turkic World Documentary Film Festival were also presented. Sabina Kadyrova’s film "The Old Man and the Art" was deemed worthy of the TURKSOY Culture and Art Award, Kulpunay Baktybai Kyzy’s film "The Journey" received the student jury's best film award, and Tinay Ibragimov’s short documentary "21 Kilometers" was awarded the Organization of Turkic States Modern Tourism Belt Special Award. Within the scope of the Turkic World Service Awards, TURKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev, Chief Advisor to the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şeref İba, and KTMU Rector Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan were honored in various categories.