Shavkat Mirziyoyev Proposes New Cooperation Measures at Organization of Turkic States Summit
At the Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara on October 30, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, presented proposals for political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation.
Among them is a plan for 100 investment and industrial projects, a logistics network, and simplified mutual travel.
Speaking at the 13th meeting of the Organization of Turkic States, Mirziyoyev called for developing the union as a mechanism of trust and practical partnership. He proposed holding regular political consultations and utilizing the "Organization of Turkic States Plus" format, inviting third countries to participate at the level of relevant ministers.
The economic bloc of initiatives includes the "Turkic World – 100" program. It is planned to include 100 projects, particularly those related to the processing of rare minerals and the production of equipment for green energy based on local resources. Potential funding sources include the Turkic Investment Fund and international financial institutions.
Uzbekistan proposed concluding a multilateral agreement on legal mutual assistance in the commercial sphere and launching a digital service for transmitting requests and documents. For transportation, the proposal is to form a jointly managed network of logistics complexes. In tourism, the plan is to create a "Turkic Tourism Alliance," simplify mutual travel, and expand the use of ID cards for border crossings.
Summit participants supported the nomination of Mirvokhid Azimov, a representative of Uzbekistan, for the position of Secretary-General of the organization. In 2027, the next Organization of Turkic States meeting is planned to be held in Uzbekistan.
