An informal summit of the heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States was held today in the Kazakh city of Turkestan with the participation of President Ilham Aliyev.

The event attracted considerable attention not only across the Turkic world, but also from the broader international community. This growing interest reflects several important geopolitical trends, most notably the gradual transformation of the OTS into one of the most promising centers of regional cooperation across Eurasia amid the deepening crisis of traditional global governance mechanisms.

In recent years, the Organization of Turkic States has significantly expanded its agenda beyond cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Today, the organization increasingly focuses on economic integration, transport connectivity, energy security, logistics, digitalization and coordinated geopolitical dialogue.

Against the backdrop of global instability, sanctions, disruptions in supply chains and growing competition over international transport routes, the importance of regional integration mechanisms has sharply increased. In this context, the OTS is attempting to position itself as a pragmatic platform capable of connecting Central Asia, the South Caucasus and Europe through mutually beneficial economic cooperation.

"Today, the international standing of the Organization of Turkic States is growing, and its role and position in global affairs are strengthening," said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during his speech at the informal Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States held in Turkistan.

The Turkic bloc occupies more than 4.25 million square kilometers and is home to roughly 160 million people. Collectively, these countries command significant energy resources, transport corridors, and geopolitical........

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