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Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhürman has said he will attend the COP 31 Summit, to be held in Antalya in November. In a written statement responding to questions from journalists, Erhürman said he received an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on 14 July in connection with the summit.
Turkic World
MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli said that at a time of rapid political, economic and geopolitical developments worldwide, the level reached by the Organization of Turkic States is of great importance for the future of the Turkic world.
MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli said the level reached by the Organization of Turkic States is of great importance for the future of the Turkic world. He described the organization as the institutional foundation of shared history, culture and a common vision for the future. According to Bahçeli, relations within the organization rest on respect for each member state's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and domestic law.
Kazakhstan has allocated 3.3 trillion tenge from its 2027 budget for the security bloc. Finance Minister Madi Takiyev and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin explained how the funds will be spent and why such spending does not undermine financing for the real sector.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the seventh meeting of the Heads of State and Government Council of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on October 15, according to a report by Musavat.
President Tufan Erhürman said he signed the Political Parties (Amendment) Law passed by the Assembly of the Republic, although he does not consider it correct for democracy and intra-party democracy. He said he did not use his power to return the amendment to parliament in order to avoid adversely affecting parties' election preparations.
Around 522,000 Kazakhstanis could lose state benefits because of means-testing criteria taking effect on 1 January 2027, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin said.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will attend the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), scheduled to take place in Baku on October 15. APA reports this, citing the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that attention should soon be focused on signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan and ratifying the document. He considers signing the agreement important for ensuring the longevity of Armenian statehood. Pashinyan spoke about this in a video address shared on social media.
President Ilham Aliyev said the main goal of the next, second stage of the State Programme of Great Return is to further increase private investment, expand permanent employment and export-oriented production, and strengthen the positions of Karabakh and East Zangezur as a new centre of economic growth. The remarks were made in an address to participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Exhibition “Reconstruction, Restoration and Development of Karabakh” – Rebuild Garabagh, according to Day.Az, citing AZERTAC.
A meeting between Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides began at 15:50 in the buffer zone. According to a statement from the Presidency, the meeting is being held at the office of the United Nations Good Offices Mission.
Economy
Kazakhstan's economy grew 4.2% in January–September 2026, according to figures reviewed at a government meeting. Other indicators of the country's socio-economic development were also considered at the session.
Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu told Gündem Kıbrıs Web TV that UN processes will not produce a result favourable to Turkish Cypriots while Security Council resolutions and UN parameters remain. He questioned why President Erhürman continues talks with the Greek Cypriot leader, and criticised a 1 October parade featuring US, British and French soldiers.
Cumhuriyetçi Türk Partisi (CTP) Leader Sıla Usar İncirli said 6 December would be an important day in political history. She said the party will come to power both in local governments and in the government, “to serve our people.” She spoke at an event where CTP presented its local government approach, shared principles and goals extending to 2030.
Üstel said that political stability has allowed the government to carry out reforms and investments that had been awaited for years, and that it aims to deliver new mega projects in the next five-year period. Recalling its promise to bring stability when it took office, he said rural municipalities had long struggled with financial problems and infrastructure investment, and that steps under the Municipal Reform and government-local government cooperation were addressing these issues.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on preventing pasture degradation, improving water supply and using pastures efficiently. Uzbekistan has 21.255 million hectares of pastures, but only 40% are used effectively.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will make a working visit to Azerbaijan on 14-15 October at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. During the trip he will attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), to be held in Baku.
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov will make a working visit to Azerbaijan on 14-15 October. At the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, he will attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan addressed the participants of the 6th Azerbaijan International Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Garabagh Exhibition – “Rebuild Garabagh.”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Samarkand on October 17–22 as part of a trip covering Central Asia and India. In Uzbekistan he will take part in a C5+1 ministerial meeting and lead an American delegation that includes executives from more than 200 companies.
Deputies of Kazakhstan's Kurultai approved in first reading a draft republican budget for three years. According to Egemen.kz, the document aims to maintain macroeconomic stability, fulfil all social obligations and accelerate infrastructure development, as set out by the Head of State.
Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides agreed to jointly attend a festival in Pile on Saturday, following a meeting in the buffer zone held under United Nations auspices. According to a written UN statement, the talks took place in a positive atmosphere, and the leaders also agreed to meet again next week.
On 14 October, Aymen Abdytalipovich Kasenov applied to Kyrgyzstan's Central Election Commission with a statement nominating himself as a candidate for president of Kyrgyzstan through self-nomination. The report was published by K-News.
Kazakhstan's public debt has reached 38.5 trillion tenge, or 20.9% of GDP, Finance Minister Madi Takiyev said at a session of the Kurultai, where lawmakers were discussing the draft budget for 2027–2029. External debt accounts for 8.4 trillion tenge, or 4.5% of GDP.
Today's top Turkic news: Uzbekistan-China ties, Samarkand visit, Kulubaev-Rubio talks, Northern Cyprus festival and Turkmen desertification centre.
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