2024-10-04 03:02:09
As part of the X Baku International Book Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan at the Baku Expo Center, a presentation of a book by an outstanding Kazakh writer took place on October 2 Kemel Tokaev (1923-1986) “Special assignment” (Sususi tashırıq), translated into Azerbaijani.
As Day.Az reports, the department’s press service told Trend about this. The book was published by the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation (TMİF).
Speaking at the event, TMİF President Aktoty Raimkulova noted that the book “Special Assignment,” written against war and calling people for peace, was published from the “Pearls of Turkic Literature” series.
“Kemel Tokayev, one of the founders of the detective genre of Kazakh literature, made a great contribution to the development of Turkic culture and the art of words. In addition to writing, he was engaged in journalism, highlighting important cultural and social problems of Kazakhstan in his journalistic materials. This publication is the foundation’s contribution to the study the rich creativity of an outstanding writer and the promotion of his literary heritage. We hope that this publication will become an important resource for future generations,” said Aktoty Raimkulova.
Advisor to the President of Kazakhstan Malik Otarbaev emphasized that Kemel Tokayev wrote each of his works on the basis of archival data and reliable sources.
“Today is also the birthday of Kemel Tokayev, a famous writer of the Turkic world. On this significant day, the presentation of the publication within the framework of the Baku International Book Exhibition is of great importance,” noted Malik Otarbayev.
Chairman of the Azerbaijan Writers Union, People’s Writer Anar Rzaev noted that he loves Kazakhstan very much, wrote an article about the outstanding writer Abai. He also said that he has great respect for the work of Kemel Tokayev.
First Secretary of the Azerbaijan Writers Union, People’s Writer Chingiz Abdullaev noted the importance of publishing the book “Special Assignment” in the Azerbaijani language. President of ANAS academician Isa Gabibbeilidirector of the Ataturk Center in Azerbaijan, academician Nizami JafarovChairman of the Milli Majlis Committee on Public Associations and Religious Structures Fazil Mustafa They also highly appreciated the work and creativity of Kemel Tokayev. It was noted that this book will allow Azerbaijani readers to get acquainted with the work of Kemel Tokayev.
The project manager and the author of the preface to the book is TMİF President Aktoty Raimkulova, the translator is Ribiga Nazimgyzyeditor – Akper Goshaly.