Informal OTS summit begins in Turkestan

An informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States has begun in Turkestan with the participation of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

At the Congress Center, the President of Uzbekistan was warmly welcomed by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

The heads of delegations participated in a joint photo session.

Ahead of the meeting, the heads of state took part in a capsule-laying ceremony for the Center for Turkic Civilization.

The complex, being built on the initiative of Kazakhstan, is intended to reflect the common historical roots, rich cultural heritage, and civilizational unity of the Turkic peoples. The project aims to expand scientific, cultural, and humanitarian cooperation among the countries of the Turkic world, strengthen spiritual ties, and promote shared values and traditions.

The leaders were then presented with Kazakhstan’s digital solutions, as well as joint initiatives by the Organization of Turkic States member states in the fields of IT and artificial intelligence.

UzA