Established in 1993, the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) is often referred to as the "UNESCO of the Turkic World."

The International Organization of Turkic Culture, TURKSOY, is the UNESCO of the Turkic World and was established in 1993 upon signing of its founding agreement by the Ministers of Culture of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Türkiye. Since its establishment, TURKSOY has been carrying out activities to strengthen the ties of brotherhood and solidarity among Turkic peoples, transmit the common Turkic culture to future generations and introduce it to the world. Its center is located in Ankara.

More information is available on official web-site of TURKSOY at https://www.turksoy.org/en-US.

To watch the short promotional video of TURKSOY please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYa9d86A1EM&t=103s