BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 9. The Informal Summit of
the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States
(OTS) will be hosted by the Republic of Kazakhstan on 15 May 2026
in Turkistan, the spiritual capital of the Turkic World, under the
theme “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development”, Trend reports citing OTS.
"The Summit will bring together the Heads of State and
Government of the OTS Member States and Observers as well as the
Secretary General of the OTS, to deliberate on priority areas of
cooperation in the rapidly evolving digital era. The Council of
Elders and the Turkic Cooperation Organizations will also be
present at the Summit.
The Informal Summit will serve as an important platform to
advance strategic dialogue among the Turkic States on harnessing
the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, digital
innovation, and emerging technologies to foster sustainable
economic growth, enhance public services, and strengthen regional
connectivity.
As part of the official program, the Council of Foreign
Ministers of the OTS will also meet prior to the session of the
Council of Heads of State.
Hosting the Summit in Turkistan, the spiritual capital of the
Turkic World, symbolizes the strong connection between the shared
historical heritage of the Turkic peoples and their collective
aspiration to build a dynamic and digitally empowered future. The
Summit is expected to further strengthen unity, solidarity, and
result-oriented cooperation among the Turkic States," the statement
said.
