Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Poland H.E. Hasan Hasanov gave two lectures to the participants of the Turkic Council Junior Diplomats 4th Training program on 11 July 2017.
In his first lecture entitled “11 Facts on the Unity of Turkic People”, he gave information about ethnic ancestors of modern Turkic people the Cimmerians, the Scythians (Sakas), the Huns, the Oghuzs and the Kypchaks mentioning about great Turkic leaders Oghuz Khagan and Alp Ar Tonga. He also emphasized that Tengrism, Turkic New Year-Nowruz, Dede Korkut, Mahmud Kashkarli, Issyk and Orhono-Yenisei texts, Yusuf Khass Hajib and 12-year cycle Turkic animal calendar are among the most important symbols of unity of Turkic people.
His second lecture’s topic was “Ambassador and Young Diplomat: From my diplomatic Practice”. He informed about his extensive experience in public and diplomatic service, his view on diplomatic work style and also recommendations for effective speaking and negotiation techniques.
