ISTANBUL: The inaugural meeting of the Ministers in Charge of Science, Technology, Industry, and Innovation of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) has kicked off in Istanbul, with representatives from Trkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Hungary, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in attendance. The gathering aims to enhance cooperation and establish a collaborative framework among the member states in these fields.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijan’s delegation is led by Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov. During the meeting, officials reviewed current cooperative efforts and discussed aligning with initiatives from the OTS Working Groups. They also set up Sub-Working Groups to facilitate future collaboration. Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Trkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology, described the meeting as a crucial step toward fostering collaboration within the OTS.

In a significant development, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov proposed that Azerbai
jan host the next meeting of the Ministers in Charge of Science, Technology, Industry, and Innovation of the OTS. This proposal was accepted by all participating countries. The meeting is set to conclude with the release of a joint statement from the delegates, outlining the outcomes and future plans for cooperation.