While the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) continues its internal cooperation and integration process, it is also moving towards becoming an influential player in the global arena by establishing open dialogue and cooperation with the outside world.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Azerbaijan on October 6-7 at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. As part of the visit, the head of state will participate in the next summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Gabala.

The summit exchanged views on the current state and prospects of multilateral cooperation within the organization. Mirziyoyev proposed developing proposals to improve the activities and structure of the International Turkic Cultural Organization - TURKSOY, and holding the next meeting of the Council of the Turkic Cultural Foundation in Uzbekistan.