BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. Kyrgyzstan has
reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Organization of
Turkic States (OTS), developing mutually beneficial cooperation and
ensuring the consistent implementation of agreements reached within
the organization.
According to the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry, this was stated by
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev at a meeting of the OTS
Council of Foreign Ministers held in Ankara on October 29, ahead of
the organization’s 13th summit.
During the meeting, the ministers discussed key issues related
to further developing cooperation within the OTS and reviewed draft
documents to be submitted to the heads of state.
Jeenbek Kulubaev emphasized the importance of strengthening the
organization’s institutional capacity and adhering to the principle
of rotation when appointing heads of Turkic cooperation
organizations. He also thanked the Turkish side for hosting the
meeting and congratulated his Turkish counterpart on Republic
Day.
Following the meeting, the ministers reviewed and approved draft
decisions to be submitted to the OTS Council of Heads of State.
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is an intergovernmental
organization that promotes cooperation among Turkic countries
across political, economic, cultural, transport and other areas.
Its members include Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye and
Uzbekistan, while several other countries participate as
observers.
The organization’s Council of Foreign Ministers serves as a
platform for coordinating member states’ positions, discussing
cooperation priorities and reviewing draft documents ahead of
high-level meetings. Its sessions help prepare decisions for
consideration by the heads of state.
OTS summits provide an opportunity for member states to review
progress in cooperation and identify priorities for further
engagement. The agenda covers areas such as trade, transport
connectivity, energy, investment, cultural exchanges and
institutional development.
