By Gulnara Rahimova

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29.​ The 12th
summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), titled “Regional
Peace and Security”, will be held in Azerbaijan’s Gabala on October
6-7, said Ömer Kocaman, Deputy Secretary-General of OTS, Trend reports.

Speaking at a conference of think tanks from OTS member
countries in Baku, Kocaman pointed out that with the world turning
on a dime and new hurdles popping up, it’s high time for Turkic
states to band together and join forces.

“The fraternal relations between Turkic countries, rooted in
shared history, language, culture, and traditions, carry
significant strategic potential,” he said.

He recalled that the agreement establishing OTS was signed in
Nakhchivan and noted Azerbaijan’s special role in strengthening
coordination within the organization.

“The Turkic world possesses vast geography, substantial military
potential, rich resources, transport corridors, and a young,
growing population. We must make joint efforts to ensure that OTS
becomes a key actor and center of influence on the global stage,”
the official added.

Highlighting Azerbaijan’s role as a bridge within the Turkic
world, particularly in trade, transport, and connectivity, he
expressed confidence that discussions at the current conference
will contribute to the preparations for the upcoming summit.

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS), previously known as the
Turkic Council or the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking
States, is an intergovernmental entity that includes all but one of
the internationally recognized Turkic sovereign nations. The
primary objective is to foster extensive collaboration among the
Turkic nations. The General Secretariat of OTS is situated in
Istanbul, Türkiye.

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