BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 2. The development of a new strategy for the Turkic states is taking on particular significance, Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov said, Trend reports.
Her made the remark during the second meeting of the heads of government and vice presidents of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
“We are going through an important period characterized by new challenges and complex processes. Conflicts, economic inequality, technological upheavals, and hybrid threats are shaping a complex international environment,” Aripov said.
According to him, in the context of international terrorism and economic upheavals, the role of regional organizations based on trust, historical proximity, and long-term shared interests becomes particularly important. Under these circumstances, it is crucial to pool the resources of the Turkic states within the framework of the organization.
“At the same time, it is necessary to create conditions for improving the standard of living and well-being of our peoples. Undoubtedly, the agreements reached following the summits have contributed to the expansion of mutual cooperation and the growth of trade and investment. In this regard, the development of a new strategy for the development of Turkic states takes on special significance,” he said.
According to the PM, Uzbekistan supports the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation with the organization’s member states.