The upcoming summit is expected to become an important platform for discussing topical issues of interaction and determining further priorities for the development of cooperation between the Member States.

The formation of the Turkic integration space has a long history, based not only on the common language, culture and historical heritage, but also on the rich traditions of educational and intellectual thought of the Turkic peoples. The Jadid movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries played a special role in the formation of ideas of cultural and spiritual rapprochement, whose representatives advocated the development of education, science, modernization of society and strengthening ties between the Turkic peoples.

The first summit of the heads of the Turkic-speaking states was held in Ankara in 1992. In the Tashkent Declaration of 1996, the heads of State established the establishment of the Secretariat. In the following years, this format was steadily developed, which led to the establishment of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-speaking States in Nakhichevan in 2009. In 2021, at the Istanbul summit, it was decided to transform the structure into the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which reflected the expansion of its activities and increased international importance.

The main objective of the organization's activities is to develop comprehensive cooperation between the member States: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Among the priorities are strengthening mutual trust and good neighborliness, coordinating foreign policy positions, as well as expanding cooperation in trade, economic, transport, energy, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Special attention is paid to creating favorable conditions for trade and investment, developing scientific and technical cooperation and improving the standard of living of the region's population.

The organizational structure of the OTG includes a number of key institutions that ensure the coordination of multilateral cooperation. The supreme body is the Council of Heads of State, which determines the strategic directions of development and meets on a regular basis. The advisory functions are performed by the Council of Elders (Aksakals) of the Organization of Turkic States, which unites authoritative representatives of the participating countries and promotes the strengthening of traditions of mutual understanding and trust in the Turkic world.

Uzbekistan is an active participant in the processes of rapprochement between the Turkic states and the development of multilateral cooperation in this format. The turning point was the participation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the VI Summit of Turkic-speaking countries, held on September 3, 2018 in the Kyrgyz city of Cholpon-Ata as an honorary guest. This step has given a new impetus to the development of the organization. Already in 2019, the republic ratified the Nakhichevan Agreement, officially consolidating its full participation in the activities of the OTG.

With the accession of Uzbekistan, there has been a noticeable intensification of the organization's activities and an expansion of the agenda of interaction between the member States. At the summits held in 2019-2025, the President of Uzbekistan put forward 116 initiatives aimed at deepening multifaceted cooperation. To date, 64 of them have been implemented, and a number of other projects are in the final stages. These indicators indicate a systematic and practice-oriented approach of Uzbekistan to the development of integration processes within the framework of the Turkic space.

The implemented initiatives cover a wide range of areas. In the economic and transport spheres, projects on digitalization of procedures have become particularly important - the launch of the E-Permit, digital TIR and green corridor systems aimed at simplifying logistics and developing the transit potential of the region. The announcement of the city of Kokand as the tourist capital of the Turkic world and the implementation of the Tabarruk Ziyarat project, which promotes the development of pilgrimage tourism, became significant events in the tourism industry.

Cooperation in the field of youth policy, science and education is actively developing - forums of young leaders, international conferences and events are held within the framework of the Union of Turkic Universities. At the same time, attention is being paid to innovative development - IT forums, startup platforms and meetings of relevant departments are being organized, including cooperation in the space sector and the defense industry, which reflects the desire of the participating countries to form a common technological space.

Of particular importance in the development of the Organization of Turkic States is the chairmanship of Uzbekistan, which began following the results of the Samarkand summit in 2022. During this period, the country not only intensified practical cooperation, but also introduced institutional innovations into the organization's activities. In particular, for the first time, the practice of developing a comprehensive concept and action plan for the period of the presidency was introduced, which made it possible to give cooperation a more systematic and consistent character. Over 100 events of various levels and directions were held within the framework of the chairmanship, covering key areas of interaction - from economics and transport to science, culture and education.

The modern agenda of the TG is formed taking into account the interests of all participating States, each of which makes its own contribution to the development of integration processes.

The economic dimension of cooperation within the framework of the OTG demonstrates a steady positive trend. According to the results of recent years, the volume of trade turnover between Uzbekistan and the organization's countries has been consistently increasing and exceeded $10.8 billion in 2025. Kazakhstan and Turkey remain our country's key trading partners, while there is an increase in mutual trade with other member states, which indicates the expansion of economic integration and deepening of cooperative ties in the region.

In this context, the upcoming summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Turkestan will become an important platform for discussing further areas of multilateral cooperation and developing new joint initiatives. Taking into account the theme of the summit, special attention is expected to be paid to digital transformation, the development of joint innovation ecosystems, the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies, strengthening cooperation in the field of digital infrastructure and the training of modern highly qualified personnel.

Along with this, it is planned to discuss issues of strengthening trade and economic ties, developing transport and logistics connectivity, expanding investment cooperation, as well as promoting joint high-tech and innovative projects within the framework of the Turkic space.

According to experts, Uzbekistan, consistently advocating for deepening practical cooperation and strengthening mutual trust in the common Turkic space, intends to continue to actively contribute to the realization of the organization's common goals. The upcoming agreements and initiatives are designed to give a new impetus to integration processes, contribute to the sustainable development of the region and further enhance the international prestige of the Organization of Turkic States.

News agency "Dunyo".