Organization of Turkic States secretary general speaks at 13th summit in Ankara

ANKARA, TÜRKİYE - OCT. 30, 2026: Secretary-General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev addressed the Council of Heads of State meeting at the organization's 13th summit at the Bestepe Nation's Convention and Culture Center in Ankara on Friday, Oct. 30.

Türkiye is hosting the Organization of Turkic States' 13th summit under the theme, “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed.” The summit is expected to address regional cooperation, strengthen solidarity among member states, and advance the Turkic World Vision 2040.

Established in 2009, the OTS includes Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan as members. Turkmenistan, Hungary, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), and the Economic Cooperation Organization hold observer status.