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Today in the Turkic World: October 26, 2026
Ankara prepares to host the 13th Organization of Turkic States Summit on 30 October 2026 under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.” Türkiye is set to take the OTS chairmanship from Azerbaijan, and Middle Corridor development and trade growth are on the agenda. Erdoğan said the Turkic world will remain in unbreakable brotherhood.
Elsewhere, Azerbaijan's 2027 draft budget lists 8.816 billion manats for defense and national security, and Iran's Economic Council approved funding for a railway linking Turkmenistan and Türkiye. In North Macedonia, the transport minister cited 5–6 billion euros invested in Pan-European Corridors 8 and 10, while Kazakhstan's new constitution drew debate.
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Turkic World · Kabar
Ankara to host 13th Organization of Turkic States Summit on 30 October 2026
The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held on 30 October 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye. The summit will be hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.”
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Turkic World · Kıbrıs Gazetesi
Türkiye to take TDT chairmanship from Azerbaijan at 13th summit in Ankara
The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held in Ankara on Thursday and Friday, hosted by Türkiye. The Council of Foreign Ministers meets on Thursday, and the leaders’ summit on Friday, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is themed “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Action.”
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Turkic World · Oxu.az
Erdogan: We will stand together against those seeking to break our unity with Turkic states
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey and the Turkic world will remain in unbreakable brotherhood and unity.
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Defense & Security · Day.az
Azerbaijan Raises 2027 Defense and Border Service Spending in Draft Budget
Azerbaijan plans to allocate 8.816 billion manats to defense and national security in its 2027 draft state budget, according to a study by Trend. The figure is 101.6 million manats, or about 1.2 percent, more than the 8.7148 billion manats approved for 2026. The draft law was published on the official website of the Milli Majlis.
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Transport & Infrastructure · Trend
Iran approves funding for railway linking Turkmenistan and Türkiye
Iran's Economic Council has decided to finance the construction of a railway line connecting Turkmenistan and Türkiye, according to the information portal of Iran's First Vice President. The decision was discussed at a Monday meeting of the council chaired by First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. During the meeting, the council approved financing for the construction of the double-track electrified Khavaran–Tabriz–Marand–Cheshmeh Soraya railway line.
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Turkic World · Modern.az
Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara to discuss Middle Corridor and trade
The 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held in Ankara on October 29-30. Key topics include development of the Middle Corridor, simplification of customs procedures, growth of trade turnover, the digital economy and joint projects in agriculture. The summit theme is ‘Turkic century: unity in language, thought and action’.
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Diplomacy · Azernews
Azerbaijan Reaffirms Readiness to Conclude Peace Process with Armenia
Azerbaijan has taken a number of unilateral steps over the past year to advance the peace process with Armenia, demonstrating its goodwill, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said at a joint press conference with his Dutch counterpart, Tom Berendsen.
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Turkic World · Report.az
Kürşad Zorlu: Ankara summit to unite strategic goals of Turkic world
Kürşad Zorlu, chairman of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Committee on Relations with Turkic States, said the Ankara Summit will bring together the strategic goals of the Turkic world and define a roadmap for a shared future. Speaking at a press conference on the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), to be held in Ankara on October 29-30, Zorlu said the event would advance these aims.
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Transport & Infrastructure · Birlik
North Macedonia Invests €5–6 Billion in Transport Infrastructure
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski said North Macedonia has invested between 5 and 6 billion euros to develop infrastructure on Pan-European Corridors 8 and 10. He made the remarks in an interview with the regional network ERNO.
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Politics · Egemen Qazaqstan
Kazakhstan's New Constitution: Miranda Principle and Political Stability
Changes to Kazakhstan's Constitution play an important role in modernising the political and legal system and shaping the country's future development, Egemen Qazaqstan reports. After the new Constitution was published, the "Miranda principle" drew much debate. Lawyer Nurlan Zhanabayev said that under the enshrined norm, law enforcement must promptly explain a person's rights and the reasons for detention from the moment of arrest. A citizen has the right to remain silent and to a lawyer, and must be warned that statements may be used against them.
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