1st Forum of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas leaders to be held in Baku

Chief of State Committee on work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad Nazim Ibrahimov told APA that, they hold consultations with Turkish authorities and non-governmental organizations. "Turkey highly appreciates this initiative and is ready to organize the forum. Azerbaijani and Turkish communities abroad, representatives of other Turkish nations and states will also be invited to the forum. Appropriate commissions will be established to discuss various issues," he said.

Nazim Ibrahimov noted that a number of documents, including the strategy of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas will be adopted in the forum.

He pointed out that preliminary version of the draft document has been submitted to Turkey.

The document reflects historical, political, economical and social factors of Azerbaijani and Turkish Diasporas joint activities, principles and scopes of cooperation.

Participants of the forum will appeal to Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey, Turkish nations and Azerbaijani and Turkish youth.

A joint statement concerning Armenia's aggression, terrorism and genocide against Azerbaijan and protest letter to countries recognizing "Armenian genocide" will be adopted at the forum.