Organization of Turkic States (OTS): Members, Objectives
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduction | – Established: October 3, 2009 (as Turkic Council) – Renamed: November 12, 2021 (to Organization of Turkic States) – Headquarters: Istanbul, Turkey – Membership: – Full Members: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan – Observer States: Turkmenistan, Hungary, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) – Mission: Enhance solidarity and cooperation among Turkic-speaking nations in politics, economics, culture, and education |
| Objectives | – Strengthen Unity: Foster solidarity among Turkic nations – Promote Economic Collaboration: Enhance trade and economic ties – Cultural Preservation: Protect and promote common cultural heritage – Educational Exchange: Facilitate educational cooperation and exchanges – Regional Stability: Contribute to peace and stability in the region |
| Reports and Indices | – Annual Reports: Documenting yearly initiatives and achievements – Turkic Economic Outlook: Assessing economic developments within member states – Turkic World Magazine: Highlighting shared cultural assets – Turkic Economic Review: Reviewing economic collaboration – Reports on Trade and Investment Relations: Analyzing trade and investment trends – Special Publications: Dedicated to significant milestones |
| Instruments | – Nakhchivan Agreement: Founding document of OTS – Declarations and Communiqués: Outlining collective positions and plans – Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs): Agreements with other international organizations to enhance cooperation |
| Structure | – Council of Heads of State: Supreme decision-making body – Council of Foreign Ministers: Oversees foreign policy and decisions – Senior Officials Committee: Prepares meetings and follows up on decisions – Secretariat: Based in Istanbul, handles administration |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation: Promotes Turkic culture – International Turkic Academy: Engages in research and education on Turkic history – Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic Speaking Countries (TURKPA): Facilitates inter-parliamentary cooperation |
| Committees | – Economic Cooperation Committee: Enhances economic and trade relations – Cultural Cooperation Committee: Promotes cultural preservation – Education and Science Committee: Coordinates educational and scientific initiatives – Transport and Customs Committee: Works on improving transportation and customs links |
| Initiatives | – Common Alphabet Project: Developing a unified Turkic alphabet – Common Anthem Initiative: Symbolizing unity with a shared anthem – Turkic Business Council: Encouraging economic collaboration – Tourism Cooperation: Boosting tourism among member states – Youth Exchange Programs: Enhancing cultural understanding and mobility among youth |
