TRT Haber: Turkic world takes next step to create common map PHOTO

Lt-Gen Osman Alp, Director of the General Directorate of Mapping of the Turkish Ministry of National Defence, has said that the time has come for the creation of a common map of the Turkic world as part of strengthening the unity of Turkic-speaking peoples.

In this regard, the heads of cartographic institutions of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened for talks in Ankara, Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish media.

The meeting marks a milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation within the OTS, following the earlier decision to adopt a unified Turkish alphabet.

The gathering brought together representatives from OTS member states, as well as observer countries and military attachés, all of whom participated in shaping the future of cartographic collaboration.

Osman Alp emphasized the importance of this project in advancing Turkic unity.

“At the first meeting held in Ankara, a consensus was reached on the implementation of cooperation between the CIS countries in the field of cartography, namely the preparation of a common map of the Organization of Turkic States and a map of the Turkic world,” Alp said.

Ortak Türk Dünyası Haritası hazırlanıyor. Harita Genel Müdürü Tümgeneral Osman Alp ilk bilgileri TRT Haber'e anlattı:

📌Hedef hem coğrafi hem kültürel bir harita oluşturmak

📌Türk Devletlerini Türk birliği adına bir araya getirecek önemli sembol olacakhttps://t.co/x2V9UoOOBi pic.twitter.com/ZasGHy1nRh

— TRT HABER (@trthaber) December 23, 2024

Notably,  the Turkic world encompasses a diverse group of nations and regions where Turkic languages are spoken, reflecting a rich cultural and historical tapestry across Eurasia. The Turkic-speaking nations are united within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which strives to enhance cooperation and solidarity among its member states. The OTS fosters multilateral collaboration based on the shared history, language, and culture of the Turkic world, aiming to strengthen ties and promote mutual growth.  

It also important to note that the decision to adopt a common Turkic alphabet with 34 letters stems from efforts to create a unified writing system across Turkic-speaking nations. In this regard, the OTS established a scientific commission in 2022, comprising language experts from member states. The aim was to develop an alphabet that reflects shared linguistic elements while allowing each country to maintain its unique language.

By Khagan Isayev