ECOSF participated in the 4th Humanities Forum “The Great Steppe” organized by International Turkic Academy (TWESCO)
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The 4th Social Science Forum “The Great Steppe” was organized by Turkic World Educational and Scientific Cooperation Organization (TWESCO) also known as "International Turkic Academy" in Nur Sultan (Astana), the capital city of Kazakhstan on June 24, 2019. The Forum brought together renowned scholars of Turkic history and culture, prominent statesmen, ambassadors and diplomats, as well as the executives of International organizations, to discuss the significance of cultural values of Eurasian and Turkic nations in the development of human civilization.
The major objectives of holding this forum were to find answers to pressing issues of the contemporary world, to accentuate the growing significance of the Turkic world in international arena and to provide a platform for discussion and communication and dialogue between renowned scholars who conduct systematic research on various aspects of ancient and contemporary Turkic World. Over 250 eminent scholars, scientists, prominent statesman and figures from 21 countries of Europe, Asia and America participated in the event.
Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of Peoples of Kazakhstan Zhanseit Tuimebayev was the Chief Guest. The President of TWESCO, Dr. Darkhan Kydyrali welcomed the guests and speakers from around the Turkic World. In his welcome speech, President Darkhan Kydyrali emphasized that the Great Steppe witnesses historical genealogy of people of Eurasia and unites the east and western civilizations, adding that new ideas and conclusions had a positive effect on the globalization process in the Great Steppe.
On behalf of ECOSF, Engr. Khalil Raza participated in the forum and delivered his speech on “Significance of Participatory Engagement of Youth for Promoting the Cultural Values of the Great Steppe”. Mr. Raza underlined that the Great Steppe experienced the booms and busts of many eras and civilizations, many of its signs still resonate to this day. He further stressed for the need to learn and study about human civilizations so that one should develop an in-depth understanding about who we are and how we have evolved to the present day. He deliberated that great Steppe gave birth to one of the greatest minds, intellectuals and philosophers of the world civilizations, such as, Abu Nasr al-Farabi, Khoja Ahmet Yassawi and Ulug Beg etc. There is a lot to learn from the historical events of the Great Steppe. Therefore, it is important to inspire our younger generation to learn from the history, cultural values and traditions of Great Steppe to take inspirations from certain historical events to motivate the youth to follow the great legacy of Turkic Civilizations, he added. Mr. Raza concluded that in order to preserve, promote and appreciate the cultural and traditional values of Turkic Civilizations, youth should be given special attention by providing them participatory engagement opportunities.