Baku: A joint statement was adopted during the second meeting of the Heads of Government/Vice President of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Baku. The meeting, attended by notable leaders including Ali Asadov, Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and other high-ranking officials from member states, concluded with the adoption of the statement, as announced by Prime Minister Asadov, reports APA.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the event saw participation from the Secretary General of the OTS, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, along with Vice President of Trkiye Cevdet Yilmaz, and representatives from Turkmenistan, Northern Cyprus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. The meeting was marked by discussions on regional cooperation, economic collaboration, and initiatives aimed at strengthening ties among the member states.

The joint statement outlined several key points, including the support for Azerbaijan's chairpersonship in the OTS, the emphasis on regional peace and security, and the intention to expand economic relations and investment cooperation among member states. Furthermore, the statement highlighted the importance of industrial development, digitalization, energy security, and innovation as critical areas for future collaboration.

The meeting also underscored the significance of transport corridors and regional connectivity, particularly the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor and the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway. The leaders expressed their commitment to facilitating transit and enhancing trade routes between Europe and Asia.

In conclusion, the meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the member states to the OTS's goals and objectives, appreciating Azerbaijan's efforts in organizing the event and the hospitality extended to all delegations.