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The Second Forum of Turkic World Think Tanks: Eastern Mediterranean and Northern Cyprus

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June 03, 2025

The Second Forum of Turkic World Think Tanks: Eastern Mediterranean and Northern Cyprus organized with the support of UID TRNC and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), was held in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on May 29–30, 2025. The forum brought together prominent think tanks and experts from across the Turkic World.

The forum’s program was structured around three thematic sessions: the first session, titled “The Organization of Turkic States: From Brotherhood to Strategic Partnership,” the second session, “Civilization and Culture: Sustainable Integration,” and the third session, “Thinking Ahead: The Turkic World and Northern Cyprus”.

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