Ankara:Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov praised Trkiye for enhancing its international reputation under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's leadership during the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Japarov expressed gratitude to Erdogan for hosting the summit and commended Trkiye's achievements across various sectors, including political, economic, military, and technological spheres.

Japarov acknowledged Trkiye's initiatives for peace in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of cooperation within the OTS under Azerbaijan's chairmanship. He anticipated that Trkiye's term presidency would boost collaborative efforts and expand productive cooperation among member states.

Moreover, Japarov proposed an informal OTS summit in Kyrgyzstan in 2027 to foster cooperation and address joint projects. Highlighting the strategic importance of the OTS amidst global shifts, he underscored the potential for expanded collaboration due to the member nations' geographic and economic advantages.

He also stressed the need for enhanced cooperation in transport and logistics, particularly by connecting the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway to the "Middle Corridor" via the Caspian Sea. Additionally, he pointed out Kyrgyzstan's untapped hydroelectric energy potential and prospects for developing renewable energy sources.