Ankara:Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called for closer unity around strategic goals during the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held in Ankara. He emphasized the need for member countries to unite and advance their interests collectively on the international stage.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Mirziyoyev described the OTS as a partnership platform founded on mutual trust and practical cooperation. He highlighted that armed conflicts and regional disputes are impacting not only security but also economic relations and transport links within the Turkic world.

Mirziyoyev proposed holding regular political consultations within the OTS to address current international and regional issues, emphasizing that the organization's global effectiveness relies on building ties with external partners. He suggested initiating cooperation with third countries under the 'OTS+' format, focusing on joint projects in trade, transport, and investment.

Furthermore, Mirziyoyev stressed the importance of technological cooperation and industrial partnerships to enter the global market. He proposed a program for 100 strategic joint investment and industrial projects for the Turkic world, advocating for resources from the Turkic Investment Fund and international financial institutions to support these initiatives.

He also pointed out that the geographical location and transit capabilities of the Turkic states are gaining strategic importance due to shifting global supply chains. Mirziyoyev proposed transforming the Middle Corridor and other transport routes into an integrated economic system to enhance participation in international freight transport and increase economic gains.

Additionally, he suggested establishing a network of logistics complexes among Turkic states, which would be collectively managed to strengthen regional cooperation in transport and trade.