President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov praised Azerbaijan’s successful chairmanship of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), highlighting the country’s contribution in his address at the Organization’s 13th Summit in Ankara.

Axar.az reports that Sadyr Japarov underscored Azerbaijan’s efforts, noting that its chairmanship had placed significant emphasis on strengthening cooperation within the Organization and advancing joint initiatives.

He stressed the importance of collective action among OTS member states, observing that the Organization’s role was growing. He also highlighted the need to expand cooperation in transport and logistics, noting that integrating the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway with the Middle Corridor would significantly enhance the transit capacity of Turkic states.

President Sadyr Japarov also proposed hosting the next informal OTS summit in Kyrgyzstan on August 5–6, 2027, saying it would provide an opportunity to deepen cooperation and discuss joint projects.