BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Uzbekistan and
Türkiye have discussed strengthening comprehensive strategic
partnership and advancing joint initiatives within the Organization
of Turkic States.


This was reflected in the statement published by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan following the meeting between Uzbek
Deputy Foreign Minister Mirvokhid Azimov and Kürşad Zorlu, deputy
chairman of Türkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party, or AK
Party who arrived in Tashkent to participate in the First
International Forum of Islamic Civilization.


''The sides exchanged views on the further development of the
comprehensive strategic partnership between Uzbekistan and
Türkiye,'' the ministry said.


According to the ministry, during the talks, Azimov and Zorlu
reviewed priority areas of bilateral cooperation and discussed
prospects for strengthening coordination within the Organization of
Turkic States. The parties also considered ways to promote joint
initiatives through the organization and expand practical
cooperation between the two countries.


''Particular attention was paid to strengthening cooperation
within the Organization of Turkic States and advancing joint
initiatives,'' the ministry said.


The talks also focused on potential new bilateral projects in
culture, education, science and tourism. The sides emphasized the
importance of moving forward with practical initiatives that could
deepen direct contacts and strengthen humanitarian ties between
Uzbekistan and Türkiye.







The meeting comes as Tashkent and Ankara continue to expand
political and economic engagement under their comprehensive
strategic partnership framework. Cooperation within Turkic
multilateral institutions has also become an important element of
bilateral relations, providing an additional platform for regional
initiatives and coordination.


Moreover, Azimov and Zorlu separately reviewed preparations for
the upcoming summit of the Organization of Turkic States, scheduled
to take place in Türkiye in 2026.


''The sides discussed preparations for the Organization of
Turkic States summit to be held in Türkiye this year,'' the
ministry said.


The meeting highlighted the two countries' interest in
maintaining active political dialogue while expanding practical
cooperation in education, culture, science and tourism and
strengthening coordination on the Turkic States agenda.