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Today in the Turkic World: October 30, 2026
The 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States concluded in Ankara with the adoption of the Ankara Declaration.
Under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Action,” Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the summit that the organization is not a military alliance and should not become one. He said trade with member states is approaching $10 billion, up 40 percent. The organization named Uzbek diplomat Mirvakhid Azimov as its new Secretary General. In Kazakhstan, President Tokayev’s annual Joldau Address proposed a three-year moratorium on business inspections, while Yerlan Koshanov said 88 trillion tenge will go to the social sector over seven years.
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Turkic World · Kazinform
Ankara Declaration adopted as Turkic states' OTS summit ends
The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States concluded in Ankara with the adoption of the Ankara Declaration, the Qazinform News Agency reported, citing Akorda.
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Turkic World · Kıbrıs Manşet
Organization of Turkic States 13th Heads of State Summit Begins
The 13th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) began in Turkey under the theme “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Action.” Before the summit, leaders gathered for a family photo at the Beştepe Millet Exhibition Hall, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Visiting heads of state were greeted by Erdoğan as they arrived.
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Defense & Security · Kursiv
Kazakhstan's Tokayev: Organization of Turkic States will not become a military alliance
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) summit that the body is not a military alliance and should not become one in the future. He called this Kazakhstan's position. Tokayev also proposed defining the organization's main areas of work. He noted that there are now 60 areas of work and that some functions overlap.
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Turkic World · Tengrinews
Tokayev outlines trade, investment and technology priorities at Organization of Turkic States summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Turkey. Tokayev, who arrived on an official visit on October 28, said Kazakhstan's trade turnover with OTS member states is approaching $10 billion this year, up 40 percent from last year, according to the Akorda presidential press service as reported by Tengrinews.
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Diplomacy · APA
Organization of Turkic States Names Uzbek Diplomat Mirvakhid Azimov Secretary General
The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has appointed a new Secretary General, according to a report by APA. Uzbek diplomat Mirvakhid Azimov has become the new Secretary General of the OTS.
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Politics · Egemen Qazaqstan
Kazakhstan: Tokayev proposes three-year moratorium on business inspections
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual address, the Joldau, setting out major tasks for the country. He recalled last year's address, published on 8 September 2025, and said the Digital Code and the "Digital Qazaqstan" concept document had been adopted, a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development had been created, and about 100,000 students had been involved in technology projects.
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Politics · Egemen Qazaqstan
Tokayev outlines Kazakhstan's priorities for new historical period in annual Address
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has published his traditional Address to the nation, titled “Kazakhstan's Current Priorities in the New Historical Period.” The document was released after the new Constitution took effect and the political system was fundamentally renewed. He called for strengthening sovereignty and working in a mode of strategic advance amid global uncertainty.
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Economy · Kazinform
Kazakhstan's trade with OTS countries rises 40% to nearly $10bn, Tokayev says
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the 13th Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Summit in Ankara that Kazakhstan's trade turnover with OTS member states had risen 40 percent compared to last year, reaching nearly 10 billion US dollars. The remarks were reported by the Qazinform News Agency, citing the Akorda press service.
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Politics · Khabar 24
Yerlan Koshanov: Kazakhstan directs 88 trillion tenge to social sector in seven years
Yerlan Koshanov, chairman of the Kazakhstan People's Council, discussed the priorities of the President's Address with the public during a working trip to the Akmola region, according to 24KZ. The address sets a new development course for Kazakhstan, focused on strengthening economic potential, accelerating technological renewal and raising citizens' welfare.
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Turkic World · Egemen Qazaqstan
Türkiye to chair Organization of Turkic States; Tokayev calls for institutional growth
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for special attention to the institutional development of the Organization of Turkic States at a summit. Citing the Akorda press service, Egemen Qazaqstan reported that Tokayev said the organization's scope had expanded and it was working in 60 different areas. He noted that some of these overlapped, and said priority areas needed to be identified.
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