Ankara:Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to host a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) on Thursday. This gathering is part of the organization's 13th summit, expected to be held on October 29-30.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the foreign ministers of member states will gather in Ankara for their fifth meeting this year. The meeting will focus on consultations regarding cooperation areas within the organization and efforts to enhance its institutional structure. Additionally, participants are anticipated to approve multiple administrative and financial documents related to the organization's operations.

Fidan plans to conduct bilateral meetings with his counterparts during the event. His address is expected to highlight the strengthened political dialogue and joint action capacity among Turkic states under the organization's auspices. He is likely to emphasize the importance of shared historical, linguistic, and cultural ties leading to concrete cooperation.

During Türkiye's chairmanship, Fidan is expected to focus on enhancing the organization's institutional capacity, improving the secretariat's human and financial resources, and strengthening coordination among Turkic cooperation organizations. He will also stress the importance of translating economic and strategic cooperation into tangible results, particularly in energy, trade, investment, digital transformation, and the defense industry.

Fidan is also anticipated to underscore the significance of reinforcing the Trans-Caspian Middle Corridor to boost connectivity between Asia and Europe, thereby improving economic resilience. Additionally, he is expected to address developments in Afghanistan and their implications for regional security and stability, emphasizing the need for increased consultations and coordination among member and observer states.