Baku: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has underscored Azerbaijan's significant and ongoing contributions to the development of the Organization of Turkic States, emphasizing its importance as a priority in the nation's foreign policy strategy. During a meeting with the Heads of Government and Vice Presidents of the member states of the organization, President Aliyev reiterated Azerbaijan's commitment to fostering collaboration within the Turkic world.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev expressed that the Turkic world is akin to a family for Azerbaijan, highlighting the significance of collective efforts to secure a prosperous future for this community. He stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among member states to advance shared goals and strengthen ties within the organization.