Istanbul:The 3rd Meeting of the Ministers of Justice of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place on October 7 in Istanbul, Turkey.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting was chaired by Akin Grlek, Minister of Justice of Turkey, with participation from Farid Ahmadov of Azerbaijan, Almaz Aiylchiev of Kyrgyzstan, Akbar Tashkulov of Uzbekistan, Deputy Minister Botagoz Zhakselekova of Kazakhstan, and OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev.
The OTS Secretary General emphasized the significance of enhancing cooperation among the justice ministries of the member states. He provided insights into the ongoing collaborative efforts in justice, judiciary, and law enforcement, stressing the need for developing specific and effective cooperative measures to strengthen institutional ties and practical collaboration.
During the meeting, the ministers reviewed the outcomes of previous meetings and discussed improvements in bilateral and multilateral cooperation among their ministries. They confirmed the necessity of further strengthening collaboration in the justice sector and identified methods to improve coordination and interaction among the OTS member states’ justice ministries.
The session concluded with the signing of a Joint Communiqué, outlining specific areas and priorities for future cooperation. The ministers expressed gratitude to OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev for his significant contributions to advancing cooperation within the organization. They also agreed to hold the 4th Meeting of the Ministers of Justice of the OTS in the Kyrgyz Republic in 2027.