The I Turkic World Composers Union Congress is being held in Baku as part of the 18th International Music Festival.

Axar.az reports that the congress, held at the Azerbaijan Union of Composers, is attended by heads of composers’ organizations from Turkic states, musicologists, cultural and public figures, and media representatives.

The congress is set to discuss joint projects and prospects in the field of music among the Turkic states.

It should be noted that the opening ceremony of the 18th International Music Festival was held at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall the previous day. The festival will continue until September 30. Various concerts and musical events are scheduled to be held as part of the festival.