Ankara summit was a turning point for OTS | Column
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The 13th OTS Summit marked a turning point in Turkic cooperation, advancing unity, connectivity, integration and security
The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Ankara on Oct. 29-30. This summit will go down in the history of Turkic nations as a significant turning point, as it made a significant contribution to establishing relations between Turkic states on a truly rational foundation. This, in turn, will signify the normalization of intra-Turkic relations.
The summit's theme, “Unity in Language, Thought and Action,” determines the general strategy of the Turkic states. As President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: “Unity in language means persevering and developing our shared heritage, enabling us to understand one another directly, without intermediaries. Unity in thought means rallying around goals and developing a collective strategy. Unity in action means transforming our words into deeds, our will into tangible achievements, and our decisions into concrete results.”
One of the most challenging geopolitical issues concerning Turkic states is connectivity. It is clear that in today’s world, supply chains have gained greater significance, and logistics, land and naval routes have become critical issues for regional and global rivalries. The Middle Corridor, a route connecting East Asia to Europe through the Caspian Sea, is one of the most important projects for the Turkic nations. This route will significantly increase the strategic value of the Turkic states. In addition, there are many other connectivity projects such as the Zangezur Corridor, the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway and the Trans-Afghan Railway, which will contribute to cooperation among the Turkic states.
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