Bishkek, April 29, 2026. /Kabar/. The opening ceremony of the Turkic World Children’s Games Festival was held on 28 April 2026 in Istanbul, bringing together more than 250 children, accompanied by 30 teachers and instructors, from eight participating countries: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Hungary, Turkmenistan and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The opening address on behalf of H.E. Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, was delivered by Mr. Harun Nurullah Tanzi, Project Director of the Organization. In his remarks, he reaffirmed the Organization’s strong commitment to advancing cooperation in the field of education, underscoring its role as a strategic priority for the Turkic world.
The address also highlighted key recent developments, including the establishment of the Common Turkic Alphabet and the proclamation of 15 December as World Turkic Language Family Day.
The festival aims to promote cultural exchange, friendship, and mutual understanding among the younger generation, while further strengthening solidarity and cooperation among Turkic states. The event will continue until 30 April 2026.