Bishkek: President Sadyr Zhaparov of Kyrgyzstan held a meeting with heads of delegations from the Security Council Secretaries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Bishkek to deliberate on regional and international security matters. The discussions centered on counter-terrorism, cyber threats, and strategies to bolster cooperation among Turkic countries.
According to Trend News Agency, the meeting saw participation from the Security Council Secretaries of Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Trkiye, and Uzbekistan, along with OTS Secretary-General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. President Zhaparov emphasized Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to enhancing collaboration among member states during its chairmanship of the OTS.
Zhaparov pointed out that the cooperation among the Turkic nations covers a broad spectrum of areas, including foreign policy, trade, energy, green economy, tourism, digitalization, and space exploration. He remarked that the Organization of Turkic States now plays a crucial role in maintaining regional and international stability.
Zhaparov highlighted the importance of key OTS documents such as the Vision of the Turkic World – 2040 and the OTS Strategy for 2022-2026. These documents provide a framework for robust security cooperation and coordinated efforts against terrorism, extremism, illegal migration, and organized crime.
He reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan’s dedication to peaceful and diplomatic resolutions to conflicts, stating that this approach underpins genuine partnership and sustainable development.
Kyrgyzstan assumed the chairmanship of the OTS following the 11th meeting of the heads of state of the organization on November 6, 2024. The Organization of Turkic States, formerly known as the Turkic Council or the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States, is an intergovernmental body aimed at fostering collaboration among Turkic nations. The General Secretariat of the OTS is located in Istanbul, Trkiye.