TURKESTAN, Kazakhstan, May 15. The informal
summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Turkestan will
provide a significant boost to cooperation between Kazakhstan and
Azerbaijan, Bauyrzhan Auken, a leading analyst in the Asian Studies
Department at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under
the President of Kazakhstan, told reporters on the sidelines of the
summit, Trend's
special correspondent reports.
"The summit is of strategic importance for further cooperation
between our countries," he said.
Auken noted that the summit's focus is on the digital economy,
artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. He said these topics
build on the initiatives announced by the President of Kazakhstan
at the previous summit in Gabala.
"Today's summit is a continuation of the initiatives voiced in
Gabala. It will provide significant impetus for expanding
cooperation in an era of instability and turbulence," the analyst
emphasized.
He also highlighted the development of transport routes,
particularly the Middle Corridor, as well as the connection with
the Zangezur Corridor.
"Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are committed to developing
connectivity between the Middle Corridor and the Zangezur Corridor
in the future. Our countries' role here is significant, as we are
the founders of the organization and drivers of cooperation," Auken
added.
He also expressed support for the OTS+ format, which is just
beginning to take shape, and emphasized that the summit will
contribute not only to the development of the organization and
multilateral relations, but will also strengthen bilateral
relations between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.
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