OTS foreign ministers hold informal meeting in New York

On the margins of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, foreign ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held an informal meeting in New York, under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, the press service of the Kazakh MFA reported.

Opening the meeting, the Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan underlined the symbolism of the meeting, which is held on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the OTS establishment.

Мinister Nurtleu emphasized the significant results achieved during this period, recalling the important role played by Turkic integration today in the international arena.

He also noted that Kazakhstan chairing the OTS in 2023-2024 under the TURKTIME motto has successfully held more than 80 events, including the 5th World Nomad Games.

The meeting focused on the  topical issues of interaction within the OTS, as well as preparations for the 11th Summit of the Organization, scheduled in Bishkek in November 2024. Special attention was given to the issues of strengthening cooperation of the OTS with international organizations, such as the UN and the OIC.

In conclusion, the participants of the meeting confirmed their readiness to deepen cooperation within the OTS, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts to achieve a common goal – strengthening the unity and solidarity of the Turkic countries.