“Kyrgyzstan’s Term Presidency of the Organization of Turkic States” Conference Held in Ankara
“Kyrgyzstan’s Term Presidency of the Organization of Turkic States” Conference Held in Ankara
Kyrgyzstan’s term presidency of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was discussed at a conference in Ankara.
The “Kyrgyzstan’s Term Presidency of the Organization of Turkic States Conference” was held at the Center for Eurasian Studies (AVİM) in Ankara.
The conference, attended by Kyrgyzstan’s Ambassador to Turkey Ruslan Kazakbayev, brought together diplomatic mission representatives, experts, and numerous participants in Ankara.
In his speech, Kazakbayev emphasized that the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has fully become “an organization with a bright future” both politically and internationally.
Highlighting the importance of cooperation for the organization, Kazakbayev stated that the OTS is united “in a shared enlightened future.” He reminded the audience that the total population of OTS member states is approaching 180 million and provided information on institutions within the organization, including TÜRKSOY, the Turkic Academy, and the Turkic Investment Fund.
Kazakbayev underscored that the Turkic states have come a long way, overcoming numerous obstacles, and stressed the importance of unity for prosperity.
He noted that under Kyrgyzstan’s term presidency, the “green agenda” in the Turkic world has been successfully implemented, recalling the Bishkek Declaration signed in November 2024.
Kazakbayev mentioned that Bishkek was declared the digital capital of the Turkic world for 2025, adding that OTS member states have taken steps toward environmental protection, optimization of trade routes, and digitization of transportation procedures.
The ambassador stated that Kyrgyzstan’s OTS term presidency has been carried out in line with the Turkic World 2040 Vision.
Ambassador Kazakbayev conveyed that efforts will continue to enhance the OTS’s international reputation and strengthen integration within the Turkic world.
The conference continued with a mutual exchange of ideas and a question-and-answer session.
At the event, former ambassador and AVİM President Alev Kılıç delivered a thank-you speech, and a reciprocal exchange of gifts took place between him and Ambassador Kazakbayev.
The OTS term presidency had passed from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan in November 2024.