13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States Held in Ankara

October 30, 2026 | Ankara, Türkiye

The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is being held in Ankara, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Organized under the slogan “Turkic Era: Unity in Language, Thought, and Action,” the summit focuses on strengthening political, economic, and cultural cooperation across the Turkic world.

The summit brings together Turkic states, including Uzbekistan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan, to discuss expanding cooperation, strengthening unity within the Turkic world, and addressing regional and international issues.

Uzbekistan–Türkiye Cooperation

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Ankara on October 29 and held a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

The discussions focused on expanding trade and economic relations between the two countries, as well as cooperation in investment, transportation, mining, and the defense industry.

Following the meeting, five agreements related to trade, social security, and business cooperation were signed.

The two countries are working to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion, expand joint investments, and develop industrial projects.

Erdoğan: The Turkic World Can Become a Hub for Trade, Transport, and Energy

Speaking at the summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized that solidarity among Turkic states is a strategic necessity.

Erdoğan highlighted the importance of positioning the Turkic world as a major center for international trade, transportation, and energy.

He stated that developing the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor, which connects Asia and Europe, would be crucial for future commercial relations.

Erdoğan also called for stronger cooperation among Turkic states to ensure peace and stability in the South Caucasus, achieve a just solution to the Palestinian issue, and deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza.

Türkiye to Transfer the Organization’s Chairmanship to Azerbaijan

As part of the Ankara Summit, Türkiye is preparing to transfer the rotating chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States to Azerbaijan.

The summit agenda includes strengthening the organization’s activities, appointing a new secretary-general, identifying strategic areas of cooperation among Turkic states, and implementing the “Turkic World Vision 2040.”

The adoption of the Ankara Declaration and several documents aimed at advancing cooperation within the organization is expected at the conclusion of the summit.

“Turkic World Street” Inaugurated in Ankara

On October 29, “Turkic World Street” was inaugurated in Ankara with the participation of leaders of Turkic states.

The ceremony was attended by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and other Turkic leaders.

The street was opened as a symbolic space representing the shared history, cultural heritage, and unity of Turkic peoples.

A concert program showcasing the national music and dances of Turkic peoples was also organized.