Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov addressed a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara.

Axar.az reports, citing the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry’s post on X, that Bayramov congratulated Turkiye and its people on the 103rd anniversary of the Republic.

He said Azerbaijan’s priorities during its OTS chairmanship remain advancing cooperation, preserving shared historical and cultural heritage, strengthening ties between peoples, improving institutional effectiveness, expanding economic and transport links, and enhancing the organization’s international standing. These priorities were reaffirmed at the OTS summit held in Gabala in October 2025.

Bayramov emphasized the importance of mutual trust, shared interests and solidarity amid global conflicts, challenges to international law and weaknesses in the global security architecture. He also highlighted the need to strengthen political dialogue and security coordination, including through a meeting of security council secretaries in Baku.

The minister stressed the importance of adopting a 2027 roadmap for joint defence industry production and technological cooperation, as well as expanding collaboration in trade, investment, transport connectivity, energy, finance, digital development, innovation and emerging technologies.

He also highlighted humanitarian and cultural initiatives, including Turkic World Week marking the centenary of the First Turkological Congress, the first meeting of heads of state bodies responsible for religious affairs in Shusha, and the seventh meeting of the Council of Heads of Muslim Religious Administrations in Baku.

Bayramov called for joint diplomatic efforts in New York to secure observer status for the OTS at the UN General Assembly. He also highlighted the OTS+ format as an opportunity to expand cooperation with third countries and international organizations.

The minister called for the effective implementation of adopted decisions, sustained engagement by national institutions, and a stronger role for the OTS Secretariat in monitoring progress and coordinating activities.

He reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to improving the organization’s effectiveness and making cooperation more productive.