Foreign Ministers of Turkic States to Meet in Istanbul on March 7
Foreign ministers of Turkic states to meet in Istanbul on March 7
Istanbul will host the informal meeting of foreign ministers from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) on March 7 to discuss regional developments and strategic cooperation. Delegations from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are expected to attend, according to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
🗣️ Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will open the session, emphasizing the need for the Turkic world to present a unified stance on ongoing conflicts in the region, including tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and to support diplomatic avenues for peace.
📋 Fidan's expected priorities
- Importance of dialogue channels and peaceful solutions to prevent escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan
- Addressing the isolation of Turkish Cypriots
- Strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties with Northern Cyprus
🤝 Meeting objective — The meeting aims to enhance regional cooperation and foster constructive dialogue on global and regional challenges among Turkic nations.
📍 participating delegations
Azerbaijan · Kazakhstan · Kyrgyzstan · Uzbekistan · host: Turkey (Hakan Fidan)
Azerbaijan · Kazakhstan · Kyrgyzstan · Uzbekistan · host: Turkey (Hakan Fidan)
