Key Points from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Speech at the Ankara Summit of the Organization of Turkic States
02.11.2026
- Uzbekistan views the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which is emerging as an influential centre of global development, as a platform for mutual trust and practical cooperation.
- It is essential to strengthen unity around strategic goals and jointly promote shared interests on the international stage. The OTS member states are united in this aspiration and ready to mobilise their efforts in support of Turkic solidarity.
- Regular political consultations on pressing international and regional issues should be held within the Organization to coordinate approaches and joint efforts.
- It was proposed that cooperation with third countries in the “OTS Plus” format should begin with meetings of sectoral ministers.
- Technological cooperation should be deepened, and industrial collaboration should be developed to enable member states to access global markets jointly.
- The adoption of a programme entitled “Turkic World – 100” was proposed. It would encompass 100 strategic joint investment and industrial projects.
- Priority should be given to the comprehensive processing of rare and strategic minerals, the localisation of green energy equipment production, and the manufacture of high-value-added products.
- It is necessary to develop a multilateral agreement on “Mutual Legal Assistance in Commercial Matters.”
- The establishment of a “Network of Logistics Complexes of Turkic States”, to be jointly managed by the participating countries, was proposed.
- An initiative was put forward to establish a “Turkic Tourism Alliance” to jointly promote the historic cities, unique natural landscapes, rich cultures, and traditions of hospitality of Turkic peoples to the world.
- The development of a multilateral agreement on mutual travel arrangements for citizens was proposed. It should provide for expanding opportunities to travel using national ID cards and simplifying border-crossing procedures and the conditions of stay in host countries.
- Uzbekistan is ready to allocate 200 annual educational grants to representatives of Turkic states under the New Uzbekistan scholarship programme.
- Gratitude was expressed for the initiative to declare 2027 the “Year of Environmental Protection” within the Organization and for supporting the candidacy of Uzbekistan's representative for the position of Secretary-General.
- “The Ankara Summit will be an important step towards achieving our noble goals, the idea of unity, and our ambitious plans.”
- “Our dreams, aspirations, and endeavours are shared. When we are united, we are stronger. When we stand together, we will undoubtedly reach even greater heights.”