Bishkek: The secretary general of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) announced Monday that its summit of heads of state this week will tackle strategic priorities for the Turkic world. Speaking to Anadolu, Kubanychbek Omuraliev highlighted the meeting’s significance in strengthening the Turkic community’s strategic objectives.
According to Anadolu Agency, Omuraliev stated that the summit will emphasize four key areas: economic integration, sustainable development, digital transformation, and security cooperation. The 11th Summit of the Heads of State of the OTS is scheduled to take place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Wednesday. Omuraliev said the summit aims to deepen trade and investment ties through the anticipated signing of a digital economy partnership agreement.
He elaborated that this agreement will streamline digital trade between member countries, allowing businesses to operate within a common digital framework more effectively. Omuraliev also highlighted the ambition behind the su
stainable development agenda, focusing on promoting green finance and environmental management through the establishment of the Turkic Green Finance Council and the adoption of the Turkic Green Vision. These initiatives are expected to facilitate investment in eco-friendly projects, from renewable energy to sustainable urban development.
The secretary general also mentioned the Civil Protection Mechanism Agreement, designed to ensure coordinated disaster and emergency responses among member countries, which will enhance security cooperation. In terms of digital transformation, Omuraliev highlighted projects like the Turkic Large Language Model and the Earth Observation Technology Satellite, which will advance digital connectivity, innovation, and environmental monitoring throughout the Turkic states.
Omuraliev further emphasized the goal of enhancing cooperation in transportation, infrastructure, and security. Initiatives related to the Middle Corridor project aim to align shared infrastructure, turning the
Turkic region into a vital trade route between Asia and Europe. He pointed out the establishment of the Turkic Investment Fund last year as a significant milestone in creating a unified financial platform to support projects that boost intra-regional trade and investment.
Plans to establish a Council of Central National Banks of the OTS Member States were also revealed, expected to play a crucial role in harmonizing monetary policies and enhancing financial stability, creating a more competitive and resilient economic environment. Omuraliev noted progress in trade liberalization through ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement on services and investments, which aims to remove barriers to trade and open new avenues for businesses in the region.
The digital economy partnership agreement will aim to lay the foundations for digital economic integration, facilitating digital trade, reducing administrative burdens, and easing cross-border trade to expand business access within member countries. Omuraliev s
tated that the final declaration of the Bishkek Summit will outline specific goals across these strategic areas, emphasizing the collective commitment to a prosperous and resilient future through shared resources and coordinated actions.