Trade, space cooperation to top agenda at Turkic states summit in Türkiye
Leaders are expected to adopt the Ankara Declaration and name a new secretary general as they push practical projects on connectivity and investment.
- On Friday, leaders of the Organization of Turkic States gathered in Ankara for their 13th summit, adopting the Ankara Declaration and confirming Turkey will assume the rotating chairmanship from Azerbaijan.
- Building on the 12th summit held in Gabala, Azerbaijan, last October, the Ankara meeting focused on solidifying institutional gains with members prioritizing expanded cooperation in trade, energy, and digital infrastructure.
- Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed the "Turkic World- 100" program, encompassing 100 strategic joint investment and industrial projects, while leaders also emphasized strengthening the Middle Corridor to enhance regional transport connectivity.
- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev suggested inviting Russia to participate through an "Organization of Turkic States Plus" format, as the summit appointed Uzbekistan's Mirvokhid Azimov as the incoming OTS secretary general.
- Experts emphasize the organization should prioritize economic resilience and diplomatic influence over military integration, noting members must balance collective OTS commitments with their diverse, independent foreign policy relationships.
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Turkic states press on with Asia-Europe transport projects as new opportunities emerge
The Ankara Declaration highlighted the trade and transport cooperation of the Turkish states. Uzbekistan proposed 100 industrial projects spanning critical minerals and green technology, while Turkey signed new agreements with Uzbekistan and reaffirmed a $15bn (€13.5bn) trade goal with Kazakhstan.
Breaking news - As Turkey celebrates the 103rd anniversary of the Republic, Ankara is hosting the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which will shape the future of the Turkic world. At the summit, where Türkiye will take over the rotating presidency from Azerbaijan, economic and strategic cooperation among Turkic states will be discussed...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Vidan stressed that his country would continue to work to deepen cooperation in all areas among the countries of the Turkish world, drawing its strength from the ties of historic brotherhood.
Trade, Connectivity and Diplomacy: What’s Next for Turkic Cooperation
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — As the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) prepares for its Oct. 30 summit in Ankara, experts say its expanding ambitions in trade, transport, energy and security present Kazakhstan with both opportunities and challenges, particularly in turning political commitments into economic gains while preserving its independent foreign policy. Leaders gather for…
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