Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov attended a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara, where participants discussed preparations for the organisation's upcoming summit and priorities for multilateral cooperation.
According to a statement issued by Saidov, the meeting focused on advancing cooperation within the OTS and ensuring the practical implementation of previously reached agreements.
Particular attention was given to expanding trade and economic relations, strengthening transport and logistics connectivity, and developing cultural and humanitarian exchanges among member states.
The foreign ministers also discussed strengthening the political and legal foundations of cooperation, expanding industrial partnerships and increasing collaboration in strategically important resources.
Another area of discussion was the promotion of joint initiatives in digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
Saidov said that amid growing global challenges, unity, mutual trust and solidarity among Turkic states remained important factors in maintaining peace, security and sustainable development across the region.
