Kocaeli:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the partnership among Turkic nations, stating that it transcends geographical boundaries and is rooted in a shared history and cultural ties. He conveyed this message via a video address at the Turkic World Youth Gathering held at the Kocaeli Congress Center.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan expressed his joy that the event, initially announced during a youth meeting in May, took place in Trkiye’s northwestern Kocaeli province. He extended greetings to the young participants from various Turkic regions and acknowledged the strong emotional connections and cultural heritage shared among them.

Erdogan congratulated the Justice and Development (AK) Party's Directorate for Relations with Turkic States and all organizers of the gathering, which united young people under the theme 'Shared Heritage, One Heart.' He reiterated the importance of fostering unity among the youth from Anatolia and different regions of the Turkic world, pledging continued support towards a prosperous future.

He also mentioned the upcoming 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara, aiming to advance the ideal of unity in language, thought, and action. Concluding his remarks, Erdogan wished success for the gathering and extended his blessings to all participants.