On October 29, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov attended a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as part of his working visit to the Turkish capital Ankara.
In his remarks, FM Jeyhun Bayramov congratulated Türkiye and its people on the 103rd anniversary of the country’s Republic Day.
The Minister emphasized the importance of mutual trust, shared interests and solidarity amid global conflicts, challenges to international law and weaknesses in the global security architecture.
He said that advancing cooperation, preserving the shared historical and cultural heritage, strengthening the bonds that unite the peoples of the OTS countries, institutional effectiveness, economic and transport links, and the OTS’s international standing have remained among the priorities of Azerbaijan’s OTS Chairmanship that were reconfirmed in Gabala Summit of October 2025.
The Minister also underscored the importance of enhanced political dialogue and security coordination, including the meeting of Security Council Secretaries in Baku, adoption of a 2027 Roadmap for joint defense industry production and technological cooperation, as well as expansion of cooperation in trade, investment, transport connectivity, energy, finance, digital development, innovation and emerging technologies.
Touching upon the humanitarian and cultural initiatives, FM Bayramov highlighted the Turkic World Week marking the centenary of the First Turkological Congress, the inaugural meeting of heads of state bodies responsible for religious affairs in Shusha, and the 7th meeting of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Administrations in Baku.
The Minister also mentioned the significance of joint diplomatic efforts in New York to secure observer status for the OTS at the UN General Assembly.
Jeyhun Bayramov noted that OTS+ format creates new opportunities for cooperation with third countries and international organizations.
He called for effective implementation of decisions, sustained engagement by national institutions, and a stronger role for the OTS Secretariat in monitoring progress and coordinating activities.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to make the Organization more effective and cooperation more productive.
FM Bayramov concluded his remarks by expressing gratitude to OTS member and observer states, as well as the Secretary-General and the Secretariat of the Organization, for their support and active participation during Azerbaijan's chairmanship.
