Kazakhstan's Tokayev: Türkiye is a country of incredible international prestige

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) at the Beştepe Millet Sergi Salonu. Held under the theme "Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Action," the summit saw Tokayev congratulate President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people on Republic Day, October 29.

Tokayev said Türkiye had become one of the world's most important countries within 100 years and was a country of "incredible international prestige." He said the socioeconomic potential of "brotherly Türkiye" had grown significantly thanks to Erdoğan's strong policies. Tokayev also said Kazakhstan was pleased with the achievements of the Turkish people.

Describing the OTS as a "unique organization" that aims to strengthen the Turkic world and respects the national sovereignty of member states, Tokayev said developments in the Middle East, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, were negatively affecting transport, logistics, trade and the economy. He said trade volume between Kazakhstan and OTS members had reached $10 billion this year, an increase of about 40 percent over last year. Tokayev said, "We need to adopt the OTS 2027-2031 strategy."