The Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev and the Director General of the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG), Ms. Tatiana Valovaya convened on May 17, 2023 in Geneva to discuss ongoing cooperation between the two organizations. The meeting also provided an opportunity to explore possible ways to enhance institutional collaboration and exchange ideas on joint activities aimed at promoting Turkic culture in Geneva.
The Secretary General of the OTS and the Director General of the UNOG emphasized the role of cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding, appreciation, and dialogue among nations. They acknowledged that promoting Turkic culture in Geneva, home to an international community and a diverse range of cultural events would contribute to a more inclusive and diverse cultural landscape, enriching the experiences of residents and visitors alike.
The Parties expressed their enthusiasm for the potential positive impact that promoting Turkic culture in Geneva will have on cultural diplomacy and international understanding and reaffirmed in this context their commitment to working together to advance the joint activities.
The Secretary General of the OTS and the Director General of the UNOG emphasized the role of cultural exchange in fostering mutual understanding, appreciation, and dialogue among nations. They acknowledged that promoting Turkic culture in Geneva, home to an international community and a diverse range of cultural events would contribute to a more inclusive and diverse cultural landscape, enriching the experiences of residents and visitors alike.
The Parties expressed their enthusiasm for the potential positive impact that promoting Turkic culture in Geneva will have on cultural diplomacy and international understanding and reaffirmed in this context their commitment to working together to advance the joint activities.
