The ETGE was established in Washington, DC, by a group of prominent، Patriotic East Turkistan people (mainly Uyghur) from across the East Turkistani diaspora On September 14, 2004. ETGE is the democratically elected official body representing East Turkistan people and has close contacts, working relations with most East Turkistan organizations worldwide that peacefully promote restoring the state, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy.

The people of East Turkistan have lived independently on the precious land, created magnificent empires and glorious civilizations before China’s invasion in 1949 with the help of the Soviet Union. East Turkistan is four times larger than Japan; it is rich in natural sources such as oil, gas, uranium, gold, Etc. It is a gateway to Europe, Africa, and the hub of the Silk Road.

The brave East Turkistan people have never accepted the Chinese colonization rule and never have given up their hope to take their country back. The ETGE is highly proud of the brave spirit. It has been fighting to restore the state by using all means supported by the civilized world and democratic countries worldwide. It calls on brothers and sisters of East Turkistan Republic to believe the dark days under the evil CCP tyrannical rule will end, and be ready for this honorable and challenging task of restoring and developing the nation.