Tashkent: The Ministry of Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted an expert conference alongside the 9th Meeting of the Ministers in Charge of Youth and Sports of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The event gathered representatives from ministries and agencies across Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Trkiye.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, discussions during the meeting were centered on enhancing cooperation among the participating countries in the domains of youth and sports policy. Delegates focused on forming long-term agreements, organizing large-scale sporting events, and developing new joint projects. The recent 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, held in Gabala, Azerbaijan, highlighted youth policy as a key topic, which was further explored at this conference.
Participants shared their views on specific proposals and initiatives, emphasizing the necessity of close collaboration among the Turkic states’ relevant institutions. This collaboration aims to facilitate the organization of sports events and youth forums within the OTS framework.