Astana: ‘The results of the Gabala Summit will contribute to the implementation of joint projects within TURKPA,’ stated Yermek Kosherbayev, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. He made this remark during a meeting with Ramil Hasan, the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), who commenced his role on October 15, 2025.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussion between the minister and the secretary general focused on cooperative efforts within the Assembly and examined the outcomes of the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, which took place on October 7 in Gabala. Minister Kosherbayev stressed Kazakhstan’s commitment to enhancing the parliamentary aspect of Turkic collaboration. ‘Today, TURKPA occupies a special place in the system of Turkic integration, serving as an important platform for enhancing inter-parliamentary dialogue and coordinating legislative initiatives among our countries,’ he stated.
Secretary General Hasan provided an update on TURKPA’s current activities, noting that Kazakhstan is chairing the organization this year. He also outlined his plans for advancing the Assembly’s development.
TURKPA, a parliamentary entity for Turkic-speaking nations, was founded on November 21, 2008, initiated by Kazakhstan. Its member countries include Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Trkiye. The leadership of TURKPA rotates annually among its members, following the alphabetical order of their names in English. During the 14th Plenary Session of TURKPA in Astana on June 12, 2025, the chairmanship transitioned from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan.