18:30, 12 February 2014 | GMT +5
New President of Astana-based Academy of Turkic World appointed
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Doctor of Historical Sciences Darkhan Kydyrali has been named the new President of the Academy of Turkic World, the academy's press service reports.

Mr. Kydyrali served as the Deputy Secretary General of the Turkish Council prior to the new appointment.
The Academy of Turkic World was unveiled in Astana at the initiative of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The opening ceremony took place on May 25, 2010 with the participation of the Kazakh and Turkish leaders.