Baku:President Ilham Aliyev addressed the participants of the 2nd Meeting of the heads of intellectual property agencies of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev welcomed the attendees to Baku and emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to strengthening the OTS, particularly during its chairmanship. He highlighted the region’s rich scientific and cultural heritage, which provides opportunities for collaboration in intellectual property within the OTS framework.
President Aliyev noted that technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and digitalization are creating new challenges for intellectual property systems. He stressed the importance of balancing innovation with the protection of authors’ and inventors’ rights.
He also mentioned Azerbaijan’s efforts to enhance scientific research and develop a skilled workforce to accelerate digital transformation. Additionally, he underscored the importance of protecting the shared cultural heritage of Turkic peoples from misappropriation.
The President expressed confidence that the discussions in Baku would foster cooperation among intellectual property institutions and contribute to the Turkic world’s global competitiveness.