The 5th meeting of the OTS Coordination Committee on March 12, 2025, in Istanbul included various Turkic state representatives discussing an Action Plan for 2025. Turkmenistan emphasized the significance of peace and neutrality, celebrating 30 years of its permanent neutrality. A proposal for 2025 to be the International Year of Peace and Trust was supported.
On March 12, 2025, the 5th meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) occurred at the OTS Secretariat in Istanbul. Turkmenistan was represented by Ambassador M. Ishangulyev, alongside Deputy Foreign Ministers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and officials from Hungary, TURKSOY, and TURKPA, along with heads from various Turkic organizations.
The agenda involved assessing the implementation of decisions from the 11th OTS Summit, discussing joint organizational activities, and reviewing the Action Plan for 2025. Representatives from affiliated organizations also submitted reports on their 2024 activities.
In his remarks, Ambassador Ishangulyev highlighted the importance of peace and trust within the OTS framework. He detailed Turkmenistan’s initiatives in this area and commemorated the significance of the country’s 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality in 2025, which supports dialogue and international cooperation.
The Turkmen delegation stressed the importance of the UN General Assembly’s adoption of a resolution recognizing 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust at Turkmenistan’s initiative. The discussion underscored Turkmenistan’s proactive foreign policy focused on strengthening global peace efforts.
The meeting of the Coordination Committee of the OTS highlighted Turkmenistan’s commitment to promoting peace and trust, particularly in light of its 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality. Ambassador Ishangulyev’s representation and the discussions on the upcoming International Year of Peace and Trust reflect the organization’s collective mission towards sustained international cooperation and stability.
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