New Common Alphabet Approved for Two Nations

A significant development has taken place that will strengthen the cultural and linguistic ties among Turkish states. Kürşad Zorlu, the Deputy Chairman of the AKP and the Head of Relations with Turkish States who is also a Member of Parliament from Ankara, announced that a critical stage has been reached in the work on a common alphabet that will shape the future of the Turkish world. As the final form of the new alphabets to be used by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan is being given, the said draft has been formally accepted by the commission.The 4th Meeting of the Turkic World Common Alphabet Commission took place on June 15, 2026, in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. This grand event, organized in collaboration with the Turkic Academy, Ataturk Culture, Language and History High Commission, and the Turkish Language Association (TLA), was coordinated under the auspices of the Turkic States Organization (TSO) Secretariat. A large number of representatives and experts from the language institutions of member states attended the meeting.Following the summit, Kürşad Zorlu made a comprehensive statement via his social media account, emphasizing that significant strides have been made towards the implementation of the Common Turkic Alphabet, which was adopted in 2024. Zorlu stated that the new alphabet models to be used by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan were approved by the commission members, underlining that this process is a crucial threshold in preserving the common linguistic heritage of the Turkic peoples.Zorlu asserted, 'The final forms of the alphabets to be used by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been determined and accepted by the commission.''The 4th Meeting of the Turkish World Common Alphabet Commission was held in Astana on June 15, 2026, in collaboration with the Turkish Academy and the Atatürk Culture, Language and History High Commission, the Turkish Language Institution, and under the coordination of the Secretariat of the Turkish States Organization. The meeting was attended by the Commission members and representatives of the language institutions of the Turkish states. During the meeting, discussions were held on the implementation of the Common Turkish Alphabet, which was accepted in 2024; the final forms of the alphabets to be used by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan were determined and accepted by the commission.The use of the Common Turkish Alphabet represents a significant tool for strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties within the Turkish world, preserving the common language heritage of the Turkish peoples, and facilitating communication among future generations.It should be noted that our President, Mr. @RTErdogan, fully supports these efforts. Our goals were clearly set out in our Turkish World Vision Document, which was announced to the public on December 15, 2025. As a concrete step of this, the first work translated into the common alphabet was presented to the esteemed heads of state at the TDT Summit held in the city of Gabala, Azerbaijan, upon the instruction of our President. Our long-term goal is to establish a Common Language Platform.The Proposed Guiding Principles for the Use of the Common Turkish Alphabet, which were discussed at the last commission meeting, are a reference document prepared to support the consistent and coordinated implementation of the Common Turkish Alphabet, and they are advisory in nature.The continuation and maturation of these long-term efforts, their acceptance by all related brotherly states, and the patient management of the process within a framework of mutual respect are of great importance.With the hope of moving forward with a shared belief and determination towards our goal of cooperation in all areas...'

Historic Shift: Two Nations To Drop Old Alphabets!

The final versions of the alphabets to be used by Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been approved.

Kürşad Zorlu's post reads as follows:

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