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The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened in Gabala on October 7, ahead of the 12th Summit of the OTS Council of Heads of State, Azernews reports.

The meeting focused on strengthening unity, enhancing cooperation, and addressing regional and global challenges through closer coordination among the member states.

In his opening remarks, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that the dynamic relations based on brotherhood and mutual trust among the Turkic states stand out at a time when global confidence in international organizations is declining.

“The dynamics of cooperative relations established on the basis of brotherhood and mutual trust between OTS member states at a time when trust in international organizations is shaken is not only a source of pride for all of us, but also a solid basis for us to look to the future with hope,” Bayramov said.

He added that the decision, initiated by President Ilham Aliyev, to hold two OTS Summits annually has created greater flexibility for in-depth discussions and more effective coordination among member countries.

Highlighting the importance of solidarity and political alignment in addressing current global and regional security challenges, the minister underlined that the Turkic world has the potential to play a stronger role in shaping the evolving international security architecture.

Bayramov also reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to lasting peace in the region, noting that Baku’s efforts toward normalization with Armenia aim to ensure sustainable stability and cooperation.

Touching upon the organization’s strategic role as a bridge between Europe and Asia, the minister stressed that the OTS continues to develop its potential in transport, logistics, and transit connectivity.

“The organization has enormous potential in this direction. This line is also an integral part of the Middle Corridor. The declaration of the TRIPP route within the framework of the Washington Summit, which will provide unhindered movement between the western regions of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan through the Zangezur corridor, is an important step in terms of diversifying connections in our region,” Bayramov said.

The meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers continued with discussions on ways to further enhance cooperation within the Turkic world and strengthen the organization’s institutional capacity.

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Gabala is hosting a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Azernews reports.

The session is taking place within the framework of the 12th Summit of the Heads of State of the OTS, which will also be held in Gabala.

The gathering brings together foreign ministers from member states to discuss regional cooperation, economic partnerships, and cultural ties, setting the stage for high-level discussions at the upcoming summit.