Organization of Turkic States.
International organization to which Turkic sovereign states are members
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkmenistan developed their partnership in trade-economic spheres during a regional forum.Some support2 reports
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The Organization of Turkic States hosted a film festival in Istanbul promoting international cooperation.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan supports OTS membership proposals and promotes the Altai project with Russia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Russia is seeking observer status in the Organization of Turkic States, with positive remarks made by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Summits in Ankara and congresses in Baku are underway to shape the future integration goals of the Organization of Turkic States.Well supported5 reports8 developments inside
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Turkey is using the Organization of Turkic States to extend its geopolitical influence into Central Asia and the Caucasus.Some support2 reports
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Türkiye and Turkmenistan are collaborating in regional forums, discussing how to expand their economic ties through international cooperation.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu discussed the role of Turkic states during a forum held in Ankara.Some support1 report
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Turkmenistan participates in a regional forum, advocating for transit to Europe via the Caspian route.Some support1 report
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The Organization of Turkic States held its summit in Ankara, during which Mirvohid Azimov was appointed Secretary General.Some support1 report
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Upcoming Leaders' Summit in Ankara.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Deepening comprehensive cooperation through OTS.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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Tokayev called for strengthening the structure of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).Well supported4 reports
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Bayramov represented Aliyev at the OTS summit, highlighting growing tensions between Azerbaijan and Turkey.Well supported6 reports
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OTS leaders gathered in Ankara, supporting Azerbaijan's talks with Armenia and addressing regional tensions.Well supported3 reports
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Aliyev speaks on ongoing projects of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and Azerbaijan emphasizes the strengthening of Turkic unity.Well supported27 reports5 developments inside
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Turkey, alongside the Organization of Turkic States, is pursuing a diplomatic process to end war while Donald Trump discusses bilateral relations.Some support1 report
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A summit is scheduled to take place in Ankara from October 29-30, focusing on bilateral relations and regional cooperation issues.Well supported5 reports
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Religious heads from Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan attended an OTS meeting held in Azerbaijan, where Arpaguş also spoke.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Kyrgyzstan takes over the TURKPA chairmanship from Kazakhstan and continues cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States.Some support2 reports
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The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) covers a vast geography that includes the Central Asia region.Well supported3 reports
One to three months ago
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The Justice and Development Party co-organized a youth gathering with the Organization of Turkic States.Some support2 reports
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Hungary and Turkey deepen cooperation on EU security initiatives and NATO ties, involving the Organization of Turkic States.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) facilitates joint space initiatives involving Kazakhstan.Some support1 report
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Jeyhun Bayramov discussed the status of TRNC as a potential observer within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).Some support2 reports
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Aliyev met with the Muslim Council of Elders in Baku, discussing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Council under the auspices of the Organization of Turkic States.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A symposium was held in Baku involving the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, focusing on matters of Turkic cooperation under the auspices of the Organization of Turkic States.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan officials discussed media cooperation during Turkic world dialogue.Some support2 reports
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A conference was held in the Turkistan region on June 20, 2026, where the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was formed, including Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan as members.Well supported4 reports5 developments inside
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Türkiye, Kazakhstan, and others propose Türkpol for the Organization of Turkic States, modeled on Europol and Aseanapol.Some support1 report
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Kazakhstan is hosting a conference focused on judicial matters, involving the Organization of Turkic States.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Azerbaijan hosted a meeting in Shusha focusing on strategic partnership relations with the Organization of Turkic States and Uzbekistan.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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An agreement related to the Organization of Turkic States was signed in Bishkek, with Türkiye subsequently enacting the necessary law to approve the partnership.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Uzbekistan hosts Islam Forums in multiple cities and is a member of the Organization of Turkic States.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A meeting involving Azerbaijan, the Organization of Turkic States, and President Ilham Aliyev was held in Shusha.Some support2 reports
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High-level talks involving leaders like Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hakan Fidan are underway between Turkey and Kyrgyzstan to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and increasing annual trade to $5 billion.Well supported3 reports
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Safi Arpaguş was appointed as the head of a religious affairs body.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan held telephone conversations on June 20 regarding bilateral issues, reviewing cooperation in regional organizations, and discussing allied relations, trade, and economic cooperation.Some support1 report
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Ramil Hasan has been confirmed as the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan hosted high-level talks on June 13, 2026, involving active participation in the Organization of Turkic States' activities.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Organization of Turkic States
Events traced to Organization of Turkic States, step by step, newest first- Azerbaijan's new military ties with Russia may shift Turkic states' security focusThe Organization of Turkic States may face shifts in regional security dynamics due to new ties between Azerbaijan and Russia.Possible
- Fuel diversification may boost Turkic states' energy cooperationRegional energy cooperation among Turkic states may strengthen amid Russian fuel restrictionsLikely
- Energy corridors may boost Organization of Turkic States' regional tiesThe energy partnership could strengthen the Organization of Turkic States' regional cooperation goals.Likely
- Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan may strengthen Turkic states cooperationAzerbaijan-Kyrgyzstan alliance may strengthen Organization of Turkic States goalsPossible
- Regional cooperation efforts may strengthen Organization of Turkic StatesRegional focus on stability may reinforce the Organization of Turkic States' relevancePossible
- How could Yandex's market dominance in Central Asia affect the Organization of Turkic States?Yandex's digital dominance may influence regional regulatory efforts in Central AsiaPossible
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- Azerbaijan's new trade deals may boost its influence in Turkic statesAzerbaijan's new trade deals may strengthen its economic influence in the Organization of Turkic StatesPossible
- Kyrgyzstan's satellite launch may boost Turkic states' technological profileKyrgyzstan's satellite launch may boost Turkic states' technological profilePossible
- Joint investment funds boost Organization of Turkic States' cooperationJoint investment funds boost Organization of Turkic States' cooperationLikely
Explainers that pass through Organization of Turkic States
Organization of Turkic States is a step on the way to someone else- Middle Corridor focus may boost Kazakhstan's trade and investmentKazakhstan may benefit from increased focus on the Trans-Caspian Middle CorridorLikely
- Uzbekistan may gain market access from OTS trade barrier pushUzbekistan may benefit from OTS push to remove trade barriersPossible
- How could the transfer of OTS chairmanship affect Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's strategic agenda?Erdoğan's push for Turkic cooperation gains institutional momentum through OTS chairmanshipLikely
- Hakan Fidan hosts OTS summit to advance Turkic economic integrationHakan Fidan hosts OTS summit to advance Turkic economic integrationLikely
- How could the OTS transition of chairmanship to Türkiye affect Turkey?Türkiye may use new OTS chairmanship to boost regional trade and security tiesLikely
- Azerbaijan joins OTS space cooperation frameworkAzerbaijan gains access to joint space initiatives through OTS frameworkReported
Around Organization of Turkic States this week
News at the entities that move Organization of Turkic States most-
Azerbaijan StructuralDheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman of Ashok Leyland, discussed expanding industry and energy cooperation with Azerbaijan.Moves Organization of Turkic States
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan OperationalErdoğan emphasizes translating climate commitments into action as Canada uses AI to assess flood risks in Vancouver.Moves Organization of Turkic States
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Türkiye StructuralCOP31 is ongoing in Antalya, Türkiye, while specific economic developments in Africa involve mining, banking, and power delivery issues.Moves Organization of Turkic States
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Kazakhstan StructuralKazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, and Tajikistan adopted decisions regarding air defense units.Moves Organization of Turkic States
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Ilham Aliyev OperationalIlham Aliyev attended a summit in Antalya, welcomed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres.Moves Organization of Turkic States
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Turkey StructuralSeychelles leaders held talks in Turkey.Moves Organization of Turkic States
Connections
The 40 strongest of 61, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Operational
Erdoğan actively participates in, hosts, and promotes the goals and summits of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Kubanychbek Omuraliev Structural
Kubanychbek Omuraliev serves as the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Azerbaijan Structural
Azerbaijan is a formal member state of the Organization of Turkic States, actively participating in its regional activities and hosting its meetings.
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Turkey Structural
Turkey is a member and holds the chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States, which serves as an instrument for Turkey's geopolitical standing.
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Kyrgyzstan Structural
Kyrgyzstan is a formal member state of the Organization of Turkic States, participating in its forums and initiatives.
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Türkiye Structural
Türkiye is a founding and active member state of the Organization of Turkic States, participating in its leadership and mandates.
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Kazakhstan Structural
Kazakhstan is a founding and active member state of the Organization of Turkic States, participating in its cooperative initiatives.
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Ilham Aliyev Operational
Aliyev actively leads, addresses, and drives the agenda and international role of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Uzbekistan Structural
Uzbekistan is a formal member state of the Organization of Turkic States and actively participates in its regional cooperation and summits.
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev Structural
Shavkat Mirziyoyev is a member of the Organization of Turkic States and utilizes its platform for joint investment and cooperation.
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Jeyhun Bayramov Structural
Jeyhun Bayramov actively participates in and seeks observer status within the Organization of Turkic States.
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Safi Arpaguş Structural
Safi Arpaguş serves in a leadership capacity as the head of the religious affairs body of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Ramil Hasan Structural
Ramil Hasan serves as the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Hakan Fidan Operational
Hakan Fidan hosts the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting for the Organization of Turkic States.
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Turkmenistan Operational
Turkmenistan participates in the Organization of Turkic States as an observer state in cooperation forums.
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Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu Operational
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu actively discusses the role and agenda of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Sadyr Japarov Structural
Sadyr Japarov is a member of the Organization of Turkic States and participates in its political and economic summits.
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Mustafa Çiftçi Operational
Mustafa Çiftçi proposed Türkpol for the Organization of Turkic States.
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Hungary Structural
Hungary maintains a formal membership and participates in the Organization of Turkic States.
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Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Operational
The two entities are actively participating together in initiatives related to the Turkic World Week.
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Europe Operational
A partnership exists between Europe and the Organization of Turkic States focused on linking Europe and Asia via shared routes.
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Turkish Historical Society Structural
The Turkish Historical Society is involved in Turkic cooperation through the Organization of Turkic States.
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Syria Operational
The Organization of Turkic States has declared support for Syria's unity and promoted economic integration.
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Uzbekistan Structural
Uzbekistan is a member state of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Justice and Development Party Operational
JDP and the Organization of Turkic States actively collaborated by co-organizing a youth gathering.
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Astana Shared context
Astana is the capital city associated with the political activities of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Dmitry Peskov Structural
Peskov has publicly discussed Russia's potential membership in the Organization of Turkic States.
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Silk Road Shared context
The Organization of Turkic States operates within the historical and geographical context of the Silk Road.
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Inam Karimov Shared context
Karimov operates as a high judicial official within a state that is a member of the Organization of Turkic States, contributing to regional cooperation.
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Seyit Sertçelik Shared context
The organization and the individual are involved in discussions concerning the future of the Turkic world.
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Ömer Kerkez Structural
Ömer Kerkez holds the office of President of the Court of Cassation in a member state of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Middle East Shared context
The Organization of Turkic States operates within the geopolitical and trade context of the Middle East region.
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Aseanapol Mentioned together
Aseanapol is a conceptual model used in the development of Türkpol, which is related to the Organization of Turkic States.
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Central Asia Shared context
The Organization of Turkic States operates within Central Asia, contributing to regional stability.
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Zeki Yiğit Structural
Zeki Yiğit serves as the Council of State President of a member state within the Organization of Turkic States.
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Europol Mentioned together
The conceptual framework for Türkpol was modeled on Europol and Aseanapol.
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Ankara Shared context
The Organization of Turkic States holds its diplomatic summits and high-level engagements in Ankara.
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Baku Shared context
The Organization of Turkic States conducts institutional cooperation activities and meetings in the city of Baku.
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West Shared context
West operates within the vast geographical and cooperative scope of the Organization of Turkic States.
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Kürşad Zorlu Shared context
Kürşad Zorlu commented on Russia's potential bid to join the Organization of Turkic States.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
4 events- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkmenistan developed their partnership in trade-economic spheres during a regional forum.
- The Organization of Turkic States hosted a film festival in Istanbul promoting international cooperation.
- Russia is seeking observer status in the Organization of Turkic States, with positive remarks made by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Turkey is using the Organization of Turkic States to extend its geopolitical influence into Central Asia and the Caucasus.
October 2026
13 events- Kazakhstan supports OTS membership proposals and promotes the Altai project with Russia.
- Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu discussed the role of Turkic states during a forum held in Ankara.
- Turkmenistan participates in a regional forum, advocating for transit to Europe via the Caspian route.
- The Organization of Turkic States held its summit in Ankara, during which Mirvohid Azimov was appointed Secretary General.
- Tokayev called for strengthening the structure of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
- Bayramov represented Aliyev at the OTS summit, highlighting growing tensions between Azerbaijan and Turkey.
- OTS leaders gathered in Ankara, supporting Azerbaijan's talks with Armenia and addressing regional tensions.
- Turkey, alongside the Organization of Turkic States, is pursuing a diplomatic process to end war while Donald Trump discusses bilateral relations.
- Kyrgyzstan takes over the TURKPA chairmanship from Kazakhstan and continues cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States.
- The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) covers a vast geography that includes the Central Asia region.
- The Justice and Development Party co-organized a youth gathering with the Organization of Turkic States.
- Hungary and Turkey deepen cooperation on EU security initiatives and NATO ties, involving the Organization of Turkic States.
- The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) facilitates joint space initiatives involving Kazakhstan.
September 2026
8 events- Upcoming Leaders' Summit in Ankara.
- Deepening comprehensive cooperation through OTS.
- Religious heads from Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan attended an OTS meeting held in Azerbaijan, where Arpaguş also spoke.
- Jeyhun Bayramov discussed the status of TRNC as a potential observer within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
- Aliyev met with the Muslim Council of Elders in Baku, discussing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the Council under the auspices of the Organization of Turkic States.
- A symposium was held in Baku involving the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, focusing on matters of Turkic cooperation under the auspices of the Organization of Turkic States.
- Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan officials discussed media cooperation during Turkic world dialogue.
- Türkiye, Kazakhstan, and others propose Türkpol for the Organization of Turkic States, modeled on Europol and Aseanapol.
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July 2026
3 events- Türkiye and Turkmenistan are collaborating in regional forums, discussing how to expand their economic ties through international cooperation.
- A summit is scheduled to take place in Ankara from October 29-30, focusing on bilateral relations and regional cooperation issues.
- Azerbaijan hosted a meeting in Shusha focusing on strategic partnership relations with the Organization of Turkic States and Uzbekistan.
June 2026
12 events- Summits in Ankara and congresses in Baku are underway to shape the future integration goals of the Organization of Turkic States.
- Aliyev speaks on ongoing projects of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and Azerbaijan emphasizes the strengthening of Turkic unity.
- A conference was held in the Turkistan region on June 20, 2026, where the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was formed, including Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan as members.
- Kazakhstan is hosting a conference focused on judicial matters, involving the Organization of Turkic States.
- An agreement related to the Organization of Turkic States was signed in Bishkek, with Türkiye subsequently enacting the necessary law to approve the partnership.
- Uzbekistan hosts Islam Forums in multiple cities and is a member of the Organization of Turkic States.
- A meeting involving Azerbaijan, the Organization of Turkic States, and President Ilham Aliyev was held in Shusha.
- High-level talks involving leaders like Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hakan Fidan are underway between Turkey and Kyrgyzstan to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and increasing annual trade to $5 billion.
- Safi Arpaguş was appointed as the head of a religious affairs body.
- Azerbaijan held telephone conversations on June 20 regarding bilateral issues, reviewing cooperation in regional organizations, and discussing allied relations, trade, and economic cooperation.
- Ramil Hasan has been confirmed as the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States.
- Azerbaijan hosted high-level talks on June 13, 2026, involving active participation in the Organization of Turkic States' activities.