Turkish Forum

Category: Regions

  • Pre-Ottoman and Ottoman Symposium in Bishkek, Aug. 24-29, 2009

    Pre-Ottoman and Ottoman Symposium in Bishkek, Aug. 24-29, 2009

    Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University

    International Committee of Pre-Ottoman and Ottoman Studies (CIEPO)

    Interim Symposium

    On the Central Asiatic Roots of the Pre-Ottoman and Ottoman Culture
    August 24-29, 2009, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    First Circular

    We are pleased to announce that the CIEPO Symposium on the Central
    Asiatic Roots of the pre-Ottoman and Ottoman Culture will be held at
    Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Bishkek, 24-29 August, 2009.

    The Organizing Committee calls for your presentation of current
    research on the Central Asiatic roots of the pre-Ottoman and Ottoman
    culture related to the themes of administrative, social, economic,
    military,  political aspects, as well as medicine, science,
    architecture, education, trade, historiography, literature and
    international relations.

    Individual papers will be organized into sections by the Organizing
    Committee.  Abstracts for individual papers should not exceed 300
    words. The desirable duration of a paper presentation is 15 minutes;
    it should not exceed 20 minutes. In case it becomes necessary to limit
    the number of papers, the selection will be made by members of the
    Organizing Committee.

    Pre-organized panels/sessions and thematic workshops should consist of
    two to three papers, plus an analysis of them by a discussant (or a
    designated chair) of ten to fifteen minutes maximum length. The papers
    should center on a single theme or question, and the panel proposal
    should include an abstract (300 words maximum) for the entire panel
    explaining its theme and rationale and how the individual papers
    contribute to that theme, in addition to an individual abstract (300
    words maximum) for each paper.  In case it becomes necessary to limit
    the number of papers, the selection will be made by members of the
    Organizing Committee.

    The participants are requested to send Registration Form by the end of
    December 2008 (request by email from organizers).  The deadline for
    the paper titles and abstracts and/or the initial proposals and
    abstracts for pre-organized sessions and workshops abstracts is by the
    end of January 2009.

    The symposium languages are English, French, German and Turkish.

    Participants are requested to finance their own travel expenses and
    accommodation. The registration fee for the symposium is 50 (USD)
    which should be paid to the accounts opened on behalf of the CIEPO (we
    expect to give the name of bank and account number in 2nd circular).
    The CIEPO membership should be paid 10 (USD) in advance as well.

    The fees are intended to cover the expenses of lunch, farewell dinner
    and excursion. The details about accommodation options (with prices)
    will be provided also in the 2nd circular).

    Sincerely yours,

    Ilhan SAHIN
    On behalf of Organizing Committee

    Please submit your registration form and proposals to:
    E-mails: ciepomanas@gmail.com
    or ilsahin40@gmail.com
    Tel.  00996 (312) 49 27 83 (internal number 12 03 and 12 06)
    Fax: 00996 (312) 49 27 82

    Presidents
    Prof. Dr. Suleyman KAYIPOV (Manas University, Rector)
    Prof. Dr. Ugur ORAL (Manas University, Deputy Rector)

    Organizing Committee
    Prof. Dr. Dilaram ALIMOVA (Uzbekstan)
    Prof. Dr. Remzi ATAOGLU (Turkey)
    Prof. Dr. Tuncer BAYKARA (Turkey)
    Prof. Dr. Victor BUTANAYEV (Russia)
    Prof. Dr. Jean-Louis BACQUÉ-GRAMMONT (France)
    Prof. Dr. Cenis CUNUSALIYEV (Kyrgyzstan)
    Prof. Dr. Rémy DORE (France)
    Prof. Dr. Hikari EGAWA (Japan)
    Prof. Dr. Feridun EMECEN (Turkey)
    Prof. Dr. Yuliy HUDYAKOV (Russia)
    Prof. Dr. Mushtaq A. KAW (India)
    Prof. Dr. Olcobay KARATEEV (Kyrgyzstan)
    Prof. Dr. Sergei KLASTORNIY (Russia)
    Prof. Dr. Dariusz KOLODZIEJCZYK (Poland)
    Prof. Dr. Hisao KOMATSU (Japan)
    Prof. Dr. Bulat KUMEKOV (Kazakhstan)
    Prof. Dr. Heat LOWRY (USA)
    Prof. Dr. Anvarbek MOKEEV (Kyrgyzstan)
    Prof. Dr. Ilber ORTAYLI (Turkey)
    Prof. Dr. Ajay PATNAIK (India)
    Prof. Dr. Tadashi SUZUKI (Japan)
    Prof. Dr. Ilhan SAHIN (Turkey), General Secretary of CIEPO
    Prof. Dr. Ahmet TASAGIL (Turkey)

    Excursion program being planned for the congress participants

    – Nevaket – archeological complex ruins of the medieval city of
       Turkic rulers of the 6th-12th century (Chuy valley)
    – Site of ancient settlement Ak-Beshim – ruins of the medieval city
       Suyab. The capital of Western Turks, Turgesh and Karluk states (VI-Xth
       century, Chuy valley)
    – Burana -archeological and architectural complex of 10th-12th
       century: The capital of Karahanid state (Chuy valley)
    – Suusamir- summer quarters of the Avrasya nomads
    – Koksay – location of Ancient Turkic runic inscriptions of the 8th
       century     (Kochkor valley, Naryn oblast)
    – Rock painting gallery Cholpon Ata- petroglyphs of the ancient Iron
       Age and Medieval Age, Northern shore of the Issyk-Kol lake
    – Royal kurgans of Issyk Kol- funeral constructions of the ancient
       Saka society aristocracy
    – The Ferghana Valley – historically most important staging-post on
       the so-called Silk Road for goods and people travelling from China to
       the Middle East & Europe

  • Azerbaijan Consulate General in Kars inaugurates its new administrative building

    Azerbaijan Consulate General in Kars inaugurates its new administrative building

    Kars–APA. Azerbaijan Consulate General in Kars, Turkey inaugurated its new administrative building, Azerbaijan Press Council told APA.

    Leading media representatives, non-governmental organizations and public and political figures attended the ceremony. Welcoming the participants Azerbaijan’s Consul General in Kars Hasan Zeynalov spoke about the consulate’s 4-year activity. Azerbaijan’s Consul General in Istanbul Sayyad Aran focused on the ceremony’s role in the deepening of Turkey-Azerbaijan friendship. Member of Azerbaijani Parliament Nizami Khudiyev, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Press Council Aflatun Amashov, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Vagif Sadigov, Governor of Igdir City Saim Safffet Karahisarli, Governor of Kars Mehmet Ufuk Erden and others called the ceremony as a historic event for both Kars and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani journalists began their tour on Igdir and Kars on the Press Council’s initiative on December 2. Representatives of the non-governmental organizations and members of the Azerbaijani parliament were also included in the delegation. On Wednesday the delegation leaves for Igdir, where the monument of Azerbaijani martyrs will be opened on December 4.

  • French government protests law that punishes persons for denying so-called “Armenian genocide”

    French government protests law that punishes persons for denying so-called “Armenian genocide”

    Paris–APA. French government for the first time protested the law that punishes persons for denying so-called “Armenian genocide” at the Senate. Responding the socialist lawmaker Rene Roger’s question on this issue, Secretary of State for the interior and local authorities Alain Marleix said the government did not intend to bring this law approved by the lower chamber of the parliament to the Senate’s agenda. The minister said the parliament shouldn’t interfere in the work of historians and if the law was adopted it would cause serious protest from Turkey.
    Lower chamber of the French parliament approved the law for punishment of persons denying the so-called “Armenian genocide” on October 12, 2006 proposed by the Socialist party. According to the law the person denying the so-called genocide can be sentenced for a year of imprisonment or 45 thousand euro fine.

     

  • New office of Azerbaijani consulate general to be opened in Kars city

    New office of Azerbaijani consulate general to be opened in Kars city

    Azerbaijani MPs have left for Turkey to take part in the inauguration of the new office of Azerbaijani consulate general in Kars,Turkey.

     

    Azerbaijani MPs Nizami Khudiyev and Rustam Khalilov have left for Turkey today. They will take part in the inauguration ceremony of the new office of Azerbaijani consulate general in Kars city, Turkey.  

    Press service of Milli Majlis (Parliament) informed ANS PRESS that Azerbaijani deputies will be familiarized with the activity of the consulate general within their visit on December 2-4.

  • Armenian Groups In U.S. Hail Hillary Clinton Nomination

    Armenian Groups In U.S. Hail Hillary Clinton Nomination

    By Emil Danielyan

    The two main Armenian lobby groups in the United States have warmly welcomed Hillary Clinton’s nomination as secretary of state, citing her stated support for U.S. recognition of the Armenian genocide and the strengthening of America’s relations with Armenia.

    “We are certainly pleased to see that, for the first time in recent memory, an individual with a strong record in support of Armenian Genocide recognition will serve as America’s Secretary of State,” Aram Hamparian, executive director of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) , said in a statement issued late Monday.

    “Never before have we had such an alignment whereby the incoming President, Vice-President and Secretary of State have a clear and demonstrated record of support for affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, as well as genocide prevention,” said Bryan Ardouny, executive director of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA).

    Both Clinton and her erstwhile Democratic Party rival, President-elect Barack Obama, pledged to described as genocide the 1915 mass killings and deportations of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during the U.S. presidential race. As senators, they co-sponsored relevant draft resolutions in the U.S. Congress that were blocked by the Bush administration under strong pressure from Turkey. Former President Bill Clinton likewise opposed such resolutions, pointing to the strategic character of Washington’s relations with Ankara.

    “I believe the horrible events perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire against Armenians constitute a clear case of genocide,” Hillary Clinton said in a January message to the Armenian-American community. “I have twice written to President Bush calling on him to refer to the Armenian Genocide in his annual commemorative statement and, as President, I will recognize the Armenian Genocide.”

    The former U.S. first lady also promised to “expand and improve” U.S.-Armenian relations. “As President, I will expand U.S. assistance programs to Armenia and to the people of Nagorno-Karabakh,” she said.

    Turkish leaders have already urged Obama to stick to the outgoing U.S. administration’s policy on the subject that has avoided the use of the politically sensitive word “genocide” with regard to the 1915 killings.

    Some Armenian political circles are increasingly worried that Ankara might try to exploit its ongoing diplomatic dialogue with Yerevan for convincing the new U.S. president to renege on his campaign pledge. A leader of the influential Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsutyun) party warned last month that President Serzh Sarkisian will endanger U.S. recognition of the genocide if he agrees to a Turkish-Armenian academic study on the subject proposed by Ankara.

    Sarkisian indicated earlier this year he does not object, in principle, to the idea of Turkish and Armenian historians jointly determining whether the World War One-era massacres constituted a genocide. His predecessor, Robert Kocharian, rejected the idea out of hand. Many in Armenia and especially its worldwide Diaspora view it as a Turkish ploy designed to scuttle the genocide’s recognition by more nations and the U.S. in particular.

    https://www.azatutyun.am/a/1598670.html

  • ‘US knew about Mumbai terror attacks’

    ‘US knew about Mumbai terror attacks’

    US intelligence agencies have been aware of a potential attack ‘from the sea against hotels and business centers’ in Indian port city of Mumbai. One US intelligence official said India had been told of an apparent plot to launch an attack from the sea, the AP agency reports. The official added specific locations, including the Taj hotel, were listed in the US warning.

    Taj Mahal Hotel
    Press TV