Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş issued a message marking 3 October Turkic States Cooperation Day.

Kurtulmuş said they were moving forward together, drawing strength from their shared history and civilization. He stated that their determination to build a common future through their deep-rooted ties, shared values, young population and existing potential remained strong.

Kurtulmuş said he believed the Turkic World would grow stronger each day and that this structure would secure a stronger place in the world as a voice for justice, peace, humanity and conscience. He concluded his message by expressing hope that unity and solidarity would be strengthened.