Vusala Jafarova Delivers Presentation at the V Manas Forum
Head of the Turkic World Research Center under the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), Vusala Jafarova, delivered a presentation at the V Manas Forum on “The Impact of Energy and Transportation Logistics in the Turkic World on Regional Developments.”
Jointly organized by Ankara Social Sciences University and Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, the forum was held at the Presidential Complex (Blue Hall) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). The event brought together state representatives, academics, think-tank experts, and cultural institutions from across the Turkic World. The opening ceremony was attended by TRNC President Tufan Erhürman, TÜRKSOY Secretary General Sultan Raev, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arıklı, and Turkish Ambassador to Lefkoşa Ali Murat Başçeri.
In her online presentation, Vusala Jafarova emphasized that the integration of green energy corridors and transport infrastructure enhances the economic resilience, energy security, and regional cooperation potential of the Turkic states. She particularly highlighted the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and the Black Sea–Caspian Green Energy Corridor for ensuring the region’s sustainable and stable development.
This year’s V Manas Forum, held under the theme “The Turkic World in the Context of Regional and Global Developments,” hosted more than 90 scholars and researchers from eight countries. The program featured thematic sessions, expert panels, and a platform for young researchers dedicated to the future of the Turkic World’s political, economic, and cultural cooperation.







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