By Madina Usmanova

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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 18. Prime
Minister of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov attended key meetings of
the Organization of Turkic States in Bishkek, focusing on advancing
regional integration, modernizing the Trans-Caspian International
Transport Route, and enhancing multilateral cooperation among
member countries, Trend reports via the press service of the Prime
Minister of Kazakhstan.

Furthermore, Bektenov took part in a joint meeting of the
President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, and the heads of
delegations from member countries of the Organization of Turkic
States (OTS).

The meeting focused on strengthening transport and logistics
ties, accelerating the digitalization of customs procedures, and
modernizing the infrastructure of the Trans-Caspian International
Transport Route, including ports and railways.

During the joint meeting with the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr
Zhaparov, attention was given to regional integration, trade and
economic relations, the effective use of transit potential, and
other key issues.

The sides exchanged views on cooperation in areas such as the
economy, trade, investment, transport, digitalization, energy, and
agriculture. Discussions also included improving mechanisms aimed
at enhancing multilateral cooperation within the framework of the
Organization.

In his speech, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Bektenov,
emphasized that the constructive policies of the heads of state are
enabling the steady implementation of important initiatives aimed
at building the strategic foundation of the OTS.

“As President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan noted, the
Organization of Turkic States has, in a short time, become an
influential structure and elevated its global standing. I am
confident that the outcomes of today’s meeting will give new
momentum to the further development of fraternal and partnership
relations among Turkic states and will serve the interests of our
peoples,” Bektenov emphasized.

The importance of effectively utilizing institutions such as the
Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Turkic States, the
Turkic Investment Fund, the Coordination Committee, the Green
Finance Council, and others was emphasized.

In addition, the relevance of cooperation in scientific research
and experimental design, including the creation of joint research
centers on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other areas,
was highlighted.

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is an intergovernmental
organization founded in 2009 to promote cooperation among
Turkic-speaking countries. Its full members are Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, while Hungary,
Turkmenistan, and Northern Cyprus hold observer status. The OTS
focuses on strengthening political, economic, cultural, and
transport ties between member states.