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At the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) in Budapest, leaders from member countries outlined key initiatives to boost regional cooperation, from infrastructure and trade to cultural ties and diplomacy, reflecting a united vision for stronger integration among Turkic nations.
At the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) in Budapest, member state leaders shared key remarks highlighting priorities for cooperation and outlining major regional initiatives.
Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev:
▪️ Announced the opening of an OTS representation office in Kazakhstan.
▪️ A new, third railway line is opening on the Kazakhstan–China border, enhancing regional connectivity and benefiting all Turkic states.
▪️ Congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for his role in Europe’s gas supply.
Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Japarov:
▪️ Reaffirmed Kyrgyzstan’s readiness to deepen cooperation in transport, energy, and other sectors within the OTS.
▪️ Expressed confidence that Hungary will serve as a bridge between the EU and Turkic states.
Türkiye – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan:
▪️ Proposed that 21 March, the day of Nowruz, be officially celebrated across all OTS member states.
▪️ Praised Hungary for its contributions to OTS–Europe relations, and called for the OTS budget to be doubled.
▪️ Stressed the importance of accepting Uzbekistan as a full member of TURKSOY, the Turkic cultural organisation.
Uzbekistan – President Shavkat Mirziyoyev:
▪️ Proposed the creation of a “Turk Trade” platform and the implementation of a joint investment programme among Turkic states.
▪️ Reiterated Uzbekistan’s support for ending the Russia–Ukraine war through negotiations, while commending Türkiye’s diplomatic efforts.
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A power outage struck most of Cuba, including Havana, the state electric utility said on Wednesday (5 March), as the Communist-run government grapples with increased pressure from the Trump administration that has curtailed oil shipments.
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