The office of the Joint Azerbaijani Diaspora opens in Kiev

Central Office of the United Diaspora of Ukrainian Azerbaijanis (COUD) and the first overseas office of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking countries (Turkic Council) opened in the capital of Ukraine on December 24.  Both organizations are located in the same office.

The opening of the office was attended by Turkish Ambassador Yonet Can Tezel, Kyrgyz Ambassador Ulubek Chinaliyev, chief counselor of the Embassy of Azerbaijan Nazim Aliyev, Adviser to the Mayor of Kiev Bogdan Balasinovich, head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatars Refat Chubarov, the leaders of the four countries of Diaspora organizations and the contact group of the Turkic Council.

During the discussions, the participants unanimously supported the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. According to Refat Chubarov: "The whole Turkic world is a fan of the Crimean Tatars in Ukraine, and is ready to give all possible support to the restoration of justice."

The decision to open regional offices of the Turkic Council adopted four presidents of Turkic-speaking countries in order to promote the values of Turkic and establishing close ties with other countries.

Kiev became the first capital, where it was decided to open a similar representation that emphasizes the role and importance of Ukraine to the Turkic world. The head of the Union of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Ukraine, Hikmet Javadov, was  elected chief coordinator of the Turkic Council representative in Ukraine.

"Our current initiatives will help address the complex social, political and economic issues with the active support of diplomats and heads of Diasporas of four countries. We in every possible way supported the position of the Ukrainian people, and will continue to do," said Javadov.

Adviser to the Mayor of Kiev Bogdan Balasinovich noted that representatives of the Turkic peoples feel very comfortable in Kiev. "Today, the city authorities create all conditions for the implementation of the Diaspora their interests - it comes as a cultural, educational, and economic investment projects," he said. At a meeting of the Turkic Council also discussed and the opening of similar offices in Washington, Berlin and Paris.

* Turkic Council is an intergovernmental organization founded by Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkey in 2010 to deepen cooperation between the Turkic states. The Council serves as a new regional instrument for the promotion of international cooperation in Central Asia, the Caucasus and the Middle East, South-East Europe. More about the organization: www.turkkon.org

** United Diaspora organization of Azerbaijanis of Ukraine - established February 20, 2013 in Kiev. The main purpose is to protect the legal, social, national, cultural and other common interests, promote cooperation Ukrainian and Azerbaijani communities in Ukraine. The Head COUD is Hikmet Javadov. More about the organization: www.aze.in.ua