ECOSF participated in the Virtual International Forum on Consonance of Civilizations on the Silk Road organized by International Turkic Academy (TWESCO)
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The Virtual International Forum on Consonance of Civilizations on the Silk Road was organized by the Turkic World Educational and Scientific Cooperation Organization (TWESCO) also known as "International Turkic Academy" on October 19, 2020. It was dedicated to 1150th anniversary of a great scholar Abu Nasr Al-Farabi. The Virtual Forum brought together renowned scholars of Turkic history and culture, prominent statesmen, ambassadors and diplomats, as well as the executives of International organizations, to discuss the significance of cultural values of Eurasian and Turkic nations in the development of human civilization.
The major objectives of holding this virtual forum were, to find answers to pressing issues of the contemporary world, to accentuate the growing significance of Eurasian nations in international arena and to provide a platform for discussion and communication and dialogue between renowned scholars who conduct systematic research on various aspects of ancient and contemporary Turkic World. A good number of eminent scholars and scientists participated in the virtual event. On behalf of ECOSF, Engr. Khalil Raza Scientific Officer participated in the event and read out the speech on behalf of President ECOSF Prof. Dr. Manzoor Hussain Soomro.
Engr. Khalil Raza underlined that the Eurasian nations experienced the booms and busts of many eras and civilizations, many of its signs still resonate to this day. He further stressed for the need to learn and study about human civilizations so that one should develop an in-depth understanding about who we are and how we have evolved to the present day.
He deliberated that Eurasians Civilizations gave birth to one of the greatest minds, intellectuals and philosophers of the world civilizations; Abu Nasr al-Farabi, who made tremendous contributions to science, philosophy, ethics and logics. Al-Farabi, also considered as “the Second Master” (the first one being the Aristotle)
Mr. Raza concluded that in order to preserve, promote and appreciate the cultural and traditional values of Eurasian Civilizations, youth should be given special attention by providing them participatory engagement opportunities.