Not only representatives of the Tatar community (more than 50 participants) took part in the meeting, but also Members of the European Parliament and other guests were present. Particular Tatar organisations, their history and culture were presented during the congress. Moreover, problems and expectations of Tatars were discussed. The regulations, the charter and the declaration of the European Alliance of Tatars were adopted during the meeting. Also, the representatives of the particular states of Europe were elected.

Below you will find a welcome letter addressed to the European Alliance of Tatars by the Member of the European Parliament Valdemar Tomaševski.

Dear representatives of the Tatar society!

The history of the Tatar society in Europe has a long tradition. Tatar culture and customs have become part of the history of European civilization. Multiculturalism and multi-ethnicity is a precious heritage of Europe. It is under special protection of the European Union, whose motto is "United in diversity".

I am glad, that together we managed to organise in the European Parliament this historic, first constituent congress of the European Alliance of Tatars. I hope that this congress will mark the start of the development of the Alliance of Tatars in all Europe and also will become an efficient tool to promote Tatar culture, language, and traditions. As a Member of the European Parliament representing inter alia national minorities of Lithuania, I perfectly understand your effort to protect ethnic values, which are highly important in order to preserve Tatar identity in constantly changing Europe.

I wish you fruitful discussions during the congress and a nice stay in the European Parliament. I would like to send you my best wishes.

Valdemar Tomaševski
Member of the European Parliament