BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 15. The Informal Summit
of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is expected to adopt the
Turkistan Declaration, OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliyev
said in an exclusive interview with Trend ahead of the summit.
“The upcoming Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic
States, to be held in Turkistan under the theme “Artificial
Intelligence and Digital Development,” represents an important
milestone in advancing our shared strategic vision under the Turkic
World Vision 2040. The selected theme is highly relevant in today’s
global context, where artificial intelligence and digital
development are rapidly reshaping economies, governance models, and
international cooperation. Turkistan is a particularly meaningful
venue for this gathering. As a spiritual center of the Turkic
world, it reflects our shared heritage while we continue to build a
common future,” he said.
Omuraliyev pointed out that in recent years, Informal Summits
have become a valuable part of the organization’s engagement.
“They complement formal meetings by providing a more flexible
setting for regular dialogue among our Heads of State. This allows
us to stay aligned, strengthen mutual understanding, and ensure
steady progress on our joint initiatives. We expect the Summit to
result in practical outcomes, including the adoption of the
Turkistan Declaration, which will help guide our cooperation in the
coming period. The agenda is focused and forward-looking, with an
emphasis on strengthening collaboration across key areas,” noted
the OTS secretary general.
He noted that the meeting will also give a chance to review
progress since the Gabala Summit and maintain momentum in priority
areas.
“Overall, we see it as an opportunity to further strengthen
cooperation and reinforce the role of the Organization as a
relevant and effective regional platform,” Omuraliyev added.
