ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 28. The Majilis
(lower house of Kazakhstan’s Parliament) has ratified an agreement
to establish a joint civil protection mechanism among the members
of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) signed on November 6,
2024, in Bishkek, Trend reports via the Majilis.
The agreement aims to create a unified response system for
natural disasters and emergency situations that may arise within
the member states, observer countries, and other nations.
The key functions of the newly established Civil Protection
Mechanism include disaster response, lifesaving operations,
providing medical assistance, ensuring emergency communications,
risk monitoring and analysis, offering shelter, delivering
humanitarian aid during catastrophes and emergencies, and enhancing
preparedness and prevention efforts.
Another critical component of the agreement is the development
of common standards for professional training, alongside
theoretical and practical training programs designed to enhance the
skills of emergency management personnel at all levels. These
initiatives will aim to improve the overall competency of staff
working in the field of disaster and emergency management.
To oversee the implementation of the agreement’s objectives, a
Council of Ministers responsible for emergency management and a
Secretariat for the Civil Protection Mechanism will be established
within the OTS.
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS), formerly the Turkic
Council, is an intergovernmental entity facilitating cooperation
among Turkic nations, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, with observers such as Hungary and
Turkmenistan. Established on October 3, 2009, and rebranded in
2021, it is based in Istanbul and comprises various councils
addressing political, economic, cultural, and security matters.
Key initiatives include the Turkic World Vision 2040 strategic
roadmap and transport corridor developments, positioning OTS as a
significant geopolitical platform in Eurasia focused on deeper
integration and collaboration across diverse sectors.
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