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“The Turkic world stands united in joy and sorrow”

Holding a press conference after the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, President Erdoğan said: “I wholeheartedly thank the friendly and brotherly states of our organization who stood by us during our difficult days. The Turkic world has shown again today that it stands united in joy and sorrow. I believe that this solidarity will continue in the healing of the earthquake wounds, as was the case in the search and rescue efforts.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference after the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara. Stating that...

President Erdoğan meets with Prime Minister Orbán of Hungary

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary, who is in Ankara for the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/144276/president-erdogan-meets-with-prime-minister-orb-n-of-hungary

Ankara Declaration of the Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States published

In the Ankara Declaration signed following the summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex, it was emphasised that OTS Presidents are in solidarity with Türkiye in the recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of the earthquakes. The declaration was signed by President Erdoğan, as well as President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and OTS Term Chairperson and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. In the declaration conveying condolences to the Turkish people due to two devastating earthquakes that took the lives of thousands of...

President Erdoğan meets with Chairman Berdimuhamedov of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, former President and the Chairman of the People’s Council of the National Assembly of Turkmenistan, who is in Ankara for the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/144271/president-erdogan-meets-with-chairman-berdimuhamedov-of-the-people-s-council-of-turkmenistan

“As the OTS, we will assume a strategic role in regional transport, supply chains and energy security”

Addressing the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, President Erdoğan said: “As the Organization of Turkic States, we believe that we will assume a strategic role in ensuring energy security as well as in improving regional transport and supply chains.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held at the Presidential Exhibition Hall in Ankara. Noting that the summit is being held with the theme of “Disaster-Emergency Management and Humanitarian Assistance” following the February 6 earthquakes in Türkiye, President Erdoğan extended his gratitude to President Ilham...

Message of unity and solidarity from the leaders of Organisation of Turkic States

Speaking at the Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, held with the vision of "Our unity is our strength," the leaders gave the message that the solidarity they formed in the face of the "disaster of the century" would continue and grow stronger. In his speech at the closing of the Extraordinary Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) held at the Presidential Complex, President Erdoğan pointed out that the valuable views and assessments of the leaders at the summit would shed light on the future and said...

OTS Extraordinary Summit convenes in Ankara

The Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, convened in Ankara with the theme of “Disaster-Emergency Management and Humanitarian Assistance.” President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, OTS Term Chairman and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) representing the observer states, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary, and Chairman Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of the People’s Council of the National Assembly of Turkmenistan attended the Summit held...

Director of Communications Altun shares post on Extraordinary OTS Summit

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun announced via a social media post that the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) would be held with the theme "Disaster-Emergency Management and Humanitarian Assistance" along with the participation of eight countries to express solidarity with Türkiye in the aftermath of the February 6 earthquakes. Director of Communications Altun said:  “At the suggestion of President Ilham Aliyev of friendly Azerbaijan, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will attend the summit as an observer for the first time. The summit will bring together eight countries...

President Erdoğan meets with President Tokayev of Kazakhstan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan, who is in Ankara for the Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/144257/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-tokayev-of-kazakhstan