Azerbaijan outlines expanded strategy for Organization of Turkic States

Azerbaijan is pushing to expand the Organization of Turkic States into a political, security, and economic platform spanning Eurasia.
Azerbaijan is reiterating its strategy to broaden the scope of the Organization of Turkic States beyond traditional cultural cooperation. According to statements by President Ilham Aliyev, the regional body is expanding its footprint across political, economic, energy, transport, and security spheres.
Speaking as Baku hosts a series of regional gatherings, Aliyev highlighted the imperative to align national interests and strengthen supply chains across Eurasia. The strategy aims to position Azerbaijan as a strategic transit and security nexus, enhancing the group's collective influence on the global stage while preserving shared national values across member nations.
Sources: Trend News Agency.
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