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TÜBA President Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker met with academy presidents and scientists in Almaty, Kazakhstan, to attend the 9th General Assembly Meeting of the Union of National Academies of Sciences of the Turkic World (UNASTW). As part of the program, TÜBA transferred the UNASTW presidency to the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, and a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan was also held. President Şeker was invited to the ceremony as a guest of honor.

TÜBA Transferred the UNASTW Presidency to the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
The General Assembly program also included the transfer of the UNASTW presidency from TÜBA to the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (AMEA).

As part of the ceremony, Isa Habibbeyli, President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, also attended the meeting. President Şeker emphasized the significance of the work carried out by TÜBA during its term as chair for the continuity of institutional cooperation among national science academies in the Turkic world. Prof. Dr. Şeker stated, “The Union’s contribution to the development of scientific relations and the strengthening of communication among academies in the Turkic world is of great importance both today and for the future of the Turkic world.” At the meeting, where opportunities for scientific cooperation were discussed, the date and venue for UNASTW’s 10th General Assembly were determined, other agenda items were addressed, and the meeting’s resolutions were adopted. It was decided that the Union’s 10th General Assembly would be held in Kyrgyzstan.

Turkic World Signs Agreement on Research into the Steppe Civilization
Additionally, within the framework of the General Assembly, an agreement was signed regarding the establishment of the International Consortium for the Study of the Steppe Civilization. Signed by the national academies of sciences of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia, the agreement aims to develop scientific cooperation in this field. The Turkish Academy will also support this initiative and contribute to advancing scientific cooperation in this field.

President Şeker Presented TÜBA’s Report on Activities During Its Presidency
Speaking on behalf of TÜBA, which served as the chair of UNASTW for the past two years, at the General Assembly, Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker emphasized the importance of developing cooperation among science academies in the Turkic world and strengthening joint scientific efforts. Presenting the report on TÜBA’s activities for the 2024–2026 term, President Şeker assessed efforts aimed at strengthening institutional ties between academies and sustainably developing scientific cooperation. The General Assembly also discussed the Union’s current activities, future priorities, and opportunities for joint scientific cooperation.

The National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan Turns 80
Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker was invited as a guest of honor to the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which operates under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A multimedia presentation was shown to the participants, highlighting the Academy’s key achievements and significant milestones in the development of national science. A three-dimensional hologram presentation of Academician Kanysh Satpayev, the first president of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was shown. During the ceremony, special commemorative pins marking the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan were presented to the presidents of the science academies of China, Russia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia. The first historical exhibition, titled “80 Years of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” was organized in collaboration with the Archive of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Visitors were presented with valuable archival documents and photographs previously unseen by the public, as well as materials detailing the Academy’s developmental stages and the legacy of distinguished scientists and scientific schools. The “Kanysh Satpayev” medal, awarded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was presented for the first time to leading scientists who have made significant contributions to the development of national science.

The General Assembly was moderated by Akylbek Kurishbayev, President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The opening address was delivered by Askhat Kessikbayev, Vice President of the Turkish Academy. The meeting was attended by Bekmamat Dzhenbaev, President of the National academy of science of Kyrgyz Republic; Shamansur Sagdullaev, First Vice President and Chief Scientific Secretary of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Tsegmed Tserendorj, Vice President for Social Sciences of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences; Zhanseit Tuimebayev, Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Darkhan Kydyrali, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Qoja Ahmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University; and Zhaksylyk Sabitov, Director of the Institute for the Study of the Ulus of Jochi. As part of the program, academy representatives and guests shared their views on developing scientific relations within the Turkic world, identifying areas for joint research, and strengthening inter-institutional cooperation. Following the General Assembly, a campus tour of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and a meeting with scholars were held.