AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNGO Cooperation Push: At the 2nd OTS Solidarity Forum in Baku, Fuad Mammadov said Azerbaijan is ready to launch joint NGO grant competitions with Turkic partners—projects would be carried out in the partner country under local rules. World Urban Forum in Baku: WUF13 opens in Baku on May 17–22 under “Housing the World: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Communities,” with tens of thousands of experts expected and a “Baku Call to Action” aimed at turning housing and climate pressure into policy commitments. Cultural Diplomacy in Shusha: The 9th “Kharibulbul” festival wrapped up in Shusha, spotlighting mugham and performances by Azerbaijani, Uzbek, and Turkmen ensembles. Turkic Integration, Now Digital: Turkic leaders meeting in Turkistan are shifting from culture-only ties toward AI, cybersecurity, and digital corridors—while Erdoğan also urged stronger coordination as crises and new digital risks grow. Press Freedom Spotlight: International media groups highlighted jailed Philippine journalist Frenchie Cumpio, underscoring how culture and rights stories travel globally.
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