Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan opened the 13th summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States in the capital Ankara on Friday, calling on member states to intensify their efforts to support the Palestinian cause and enhance joint coordination to face regional and international challenges.
Erdogan stressed in his speech during the opening session, broadcast by the Anadolu Agency, that the Palestinian issue remains at the forefront of issues requiring a unified stance from Turkic states, emphasizing the importance of making further efforts to support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and enhance joint work among member states in various fields.
Regional and diplomatic priorities
On regional matters, the Turkish president expressed hope for containing tensions with Iran through diplomatic means, affirming that establishing peace and stability in the South Caucasus region would open important horizons and opportunities for the peoples of the region and the Turkic world.
Joint action plan
Regarding the future of the organization, Erdogan said that Turkey seeks during its rotating presidency to convert institutional gains into tangible results and benefits, calling for the enhancement of common interests based on a "win-win" principle while respecting the specificity of each member state.
Erdogan announced that his country will work during its tenure as president of the organization to prepare a joint action plan in the fields of artificial intelligence and digital development, focusing on achieving practical results and avoiding duplication in proposed initiatives.
Background on the organization
The summit began with Erdogan receiving heads of state and participating delegations at the Presidential Complex in the capital Ankara before taking a group commemorative photo. The Organization of Turkic States was established in 2009 to enhance political, economic, and cultural cooperation among Turkic-speaking countries, and its membership includes Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, while Turkmenistan, Hungary, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus participate as observers.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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