BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 3. Turkmenistan and the
Organization of Turkic States discussed expanding cooperation
during talks in Istanbul.
This was reflected in a press release published by the
Organization of Turkic States following the meeting between OTS
Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev and Turkmenistan's Consul
General in Istanbul, Ovezgeldi Jumanazarov.
"The parties exchanged views on further strengthening
cooperation within the framework of the OTS," the press release
said.
The information obtained from OTS indicates that the sides also
discussed opportunities to advance shared objectives, emphasizing
solidarity, mutual respect, and the common vision of the Turkic
World as guiding principles for future cooperation.
Meanwhile, Turkmenistan has held observer status in the
Organization of Turkic States (OTS) since the organization's eighth
summit in Türkiye in November 2021. While not a full member,
Ashgabat regularly participates in OTS summits and ministerial
meetings, contributing to dialogue on regional connectivity, trade,
transport, energy, digitalization, education, and cultural
cooperation.
In recent years, interaction between Turkmenistan and the OTS
has become increasingly active through high-level meetings and
participation in sector-specific initiatives. The organization
promotes cooperation across more than 30 areas, including political
dialogue, transport, customs, energy, investment, tourism,
information technologies, and labor, providing Turkmenistan with an
additional multilateral platform for engagement with other Turkic
states while maintaining its observer status.
