Ankara:Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the Turkic world would endeavor to establish the coming period as the "Turkish Century" through unity and cooperation.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Erdogan made these remarks during a dinner reception for leaders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara. The event coincided with the OTS' 13th summit, which was held with the theme "Turkic Century Unity in Language, Thought and Deed." The summit aims to enhance regional cooperation, reinforce solidarity among member states, and advance the Turkic World Vision 2040.

The Organization of Turkic States, formed in 2009, comprises Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan as members. Turkmenistan, Hungary, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), and the Economic Cooperation Organization participate as observers.

Erdogan also commemorated Türkiye's Republic Day, expressing enthusiasm for celebrating the occasion with what he referred to as the organization's "family council." He emphasized Türkiye's ongoing progress and its resolve to overcome obstacles, drawing parallels to the republic's founding 103 years ago. Erdogan vowed to continue working towards elevating the Republic of Türkiye above contemporary civilizations and expressed wishes for enduring "unity and solidarity" among Turkic states.