Erdogan Outlines Turkic World Integration Vision Ahead of OTS Ankara Summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has published an article titled “Century of the Turkic World: From Solidarity to Integration,” setting out his vision for the further development of the Turkic world and the Organization of Turkic States. He describes a move from shared history and culture toward deeper economic and political integration, including development of the Middle Corridor, investment, security, technology, a common Turkic alphabet and the place of Turkic languages in the age of artificial intelligence.

Erdogan said the 13th OTS summit will be held in Ankara under the motto “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thoughts and Deeds,” and that Turkey will take over the rotating chairmanship from Azerbaijan. He pointed to the Turkic Investment Fund, the removal of trade barriers, and joint efforts against terrorism, transnational crime and cyber threats. He reiterated support for Turkish Cypriots, stating that their unjust isolation must end. Vesti.kg published the article without changes.