On March 12, 2025, Turkmenistan participated in the 5th OTS Coordination Committee meeting in Istanbul. Key representatives from several Turkic nations were present. The meeting addressed the implementation of previous decisions, joint activities, and future plans, with Turkmenistan emphasizing its commitment to peace and trust, celebrating its 30th neutrality anniversary and the upcoming recognition by the UN of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust.
On March 12, 2025, the 5th meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) took place in Istanbul at the Secretariat’s building. The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Türkiye, M. Ishangulyev, represented Turkmenistan at this significant event.
Delegations included Deputy Foreign Ministers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, as well as Hungary’s Ambassador to Türkiye. Additional attendees comprised the Secretaries General of OTS, TURKSOY, TURKPA, and other leaders from various Turkic institutions such as the Turkic Academy and the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.
The meeting’s agenda focused on assessing progress on decisions made during the 11th OTS Summit, discussing collaborative initiatives, and reviewing the Action Plan for 2025. Participants also delivered reports on their activities in 2024, reflecting ongoing efforts in line with OTS objectives.
During the meeting, the Turkmen delegation underscored the significance of promoting peace and trust. Ambassador Ishangulyev highlighted Turkmenistan’s efforts in fostering dialogue and international cooperation, particularly in light of the nation’s commemoration of 30 years of permanent neutrality in 2025.
The delegation further emphasized the importance of the UN General Assembly’s forthcoming Resolution, initiated by Turkmenistan, proclaiming 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. This initiative reinforces Turkmenistan’s commitment to advancing international peace efforts and building trust among nations.
The 5th meeting of the OTS Coordination Committee underscored the collaborative efforts of member states towards peace and mutual trust, with Turkmenistan playing a significant role in advocating for these values. The discussions reflected ongoing commitments to joint initiatives and the importance of international cooperation, especially in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and the UN’s declaration of the International Year of Peace and Trust in 2025.
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