Omuraliev: Seyid Yahya Bakuvi's legacy is part of shared heritage of Turkic and Islamic worlds

The legacy of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi is an important part of the shared spiritual and intellectual heritage of the Turkic and Islamic worlds, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev said, Report informs.

Omuraliev made the remarks at the first international scientific and practical conference dedicated to Azerbaijani thinker and scholar Sheikh Seyid Yahya Bakuvi, held in Baku as part of the 7th Meeting of the Council of Muslim Religious Leaders of the OTS.

He said Bakuvi's legacy represents an Islamic tradition founded on knowledge, spirituality, moderation, wisdom and respect for human dignity.

"The OTS was established to strengthen the unity, solidarity and cooperation of Turkic peoples. Today, our cooperation covers more than 63 areas and mechanisms, including political, economic, cultural, educational, scientific, technological and humanitarian fields," Omuraliev said.

The secretary general noted that polarization, intolerance, extremism and Islamophobia are among the key challenges of the modern era.

"It is also important to pay attention to social pressures, challenges facing family life and ethical issues arising from technological transformation. Our responsibility is to develop our heritage and turn it into a relevant value suited to the future," he said.

Omuraliev added that the OTS would continue supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation among religious institutions, scholars, universities and cultural organizations.