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The universal alphabet of the Turkic world was accepted

2024.09.12, 13:23
The universal alphabet of the Turkic world was accepted

The Turkic World Common Alphabet Commission, established by the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), has agreed on the proposal for the Common Turkish Alphabet, which consists of 34 letters.

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The announcement was made by the Turkish Academy located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. This was reported by the "Türkiye Today".

It was reported that on Monday the Turkish World Common Alphabet Commission reached a historic decision in Baku, Azerbaijan. During the meeting, where the topic of a common alphabet for the Turkic World was discussed, 34 letters were officially agreed upon.

One of the most persistent issues faced by the Turkic World over the last century has been the divergence in alphabets. This challenge has hindered linguistic and cultural integration among the Turkic nations. Addressing this, the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) made resolving the alphabet issue a key objective. 

The Turkish World Common Alphabet Commission was established by the OTS, with each Turkic state appointing two representatives. The commission is tasked with developing a unified alphabet to enhance communication and cultural ties across the Turkic-speaking regions. 

The third meeting, co-organized by the International Turkic Academy and the Turkish Language Association (TDK), saw significant progress. Held on Monday, this meeting followed two previous sessions where groundwork had been laid. 

Nizami Caferov, a member of the Turkish World Common Alphabet Commission, provided insight into the recent decision, stating that the new alphabet will consist of 34 letters. 

  • Certain sounds, not present in some Turkic languages, will be excluded. 
  • The alphabet will be based on the Latin script. 

This new system is viewed as a unifying step for the Turkic-speaking nations, fostering closer ties and facilitating greater cultural exchange. 

 

During these sessions, foundational work on the common alphabet was completed. Sahin Mustafayev, president of the International Turkic Academy, announced during the second meeting that 14 letters of the common alphabet had already been approved. 

The 34-letter alphabet is set to be a transformative tool for the Turkic world, aiming to bridge the gaps that have historically existed due to the use of different writing systems. This initiative, driven by the collaboration of linguists and cultural experts, holds the promise of deepening the bonds between the Turkic nations and promoting a shared future.

 

 

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