TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, December 11. The next
meeting of energy ministers of the Organization of Turkic States
(OTS) will take place in 2026 in Uzbekistan, Trend reports via the
Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan.
This decision was reached during the fifth meeting of OTS energy
ministers, held on December 10 in Istanbul, Türkiye.
The event brought together the energy ministers from Uzbekistan,
Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan,
alongside the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic
States (OTS). Additionally, the foreign ministers of Hungary and
Northern Cyprus participated as observers.
During the discussions, the participants explored opportunities
to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, enhance regional energy
security, and advance sustainable energy initiatives. Particular
focus was placed on supporting green energy projects, improving
grid integration, and fostering new investment opportunities within
member states.
Notably, the first meeting of the OTS Energy Ministers took
place virtually on February 23–24, 2021. This platform, established
under the Organization of Turkic States, seeks to promote regional
collaboration by improving policy coordination and the effective
management of energy resources among member countries. It also aims
to explore avenues for expanding cooperation in energy efficiency,
advanced technologies, and renewable energy across the region.
