The 13th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkish States (TDT) started at the Presidential Complex. The summit, organized with the theme "Turkish Century: Unity in Language, Ideas and Work", aimed to strengthen the political, economic, commercial and cultural cooperation between the Turkish world, develop joint projects and increase the effectiveness of the organization in the international arena. Speaking here, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated the 29 October Republic Day and thanked the President for his hospitality.
Stating that increasing geopolitical competition and regional conflicts in the international arena negatively affect economic and commercial relations as well as security, Mirziyoyev emphasized that the Organization of Turkic States is a strong partnership platform based on mutual trust and cooperation. He stated that the Turkish world should unite in line with strategic goals and act jointly in the international arena.
"I RECOMMEND THE ADOPTION OF A PROGRAM COVERING 100 STRATEGIC JOINT INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS OF THE TURKISH WORLD"
Mirziyoyev stated that they attach importance to holding regular political consultations on current international and regional issues within TDT and said, "The effectiveness and reputation of the Organization in the international arena also depends on the possibility of developing open and mutually beneficial relations with external partners. For this purpose, I recommend that cooperation with third countries in the Organization of Turkic States Plus format begin with Sectoral Ministerial Meetings. These negotiations should be aimed at the implementation of concrete joint projects in trade, transportation, investment and other priority areas. In addition, technological cooperation "We need to deepen and develop industrial cooperation that provides the opportunity to enter the world market together. As a concrete step, I recommend the adoption of a program covering 100 strategic joint investment and industrial projects of the Turkish world. It is of particular importance to direct the resources of the Turkish Investment Fund and international financial institutions to these projects."
"A MULTILATERAL AGREEMENT ON THE PROVISION OF MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS NEEDS TO BE PREPARED"
Mirziyoyev stated that common mechanisms should be developed to protect the rights and interests of entrepreneurs and said, "Due to the rapid development of our economic relations, the need for common mechanisms for the protection of the rights and interests of entrepreneurs is increasing. For this purpose, it is necessary to prepare a multilateral agreement on the provision of mutual legal assistance in commercial affairs. This document will create a solid legal basis for the mutual recognition and implementation of court decisions. At the same time, we are in favor of expanding the relations between authorized institutions in this regard. In this regard, a digital platform for mutual sharing of legal assistance requests and documents in the electronic environment is required." "We see its creation as important," he said.
"WE RECOMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NETWORK OF TURKISH STATES LOGISTICS COMPLEXES AND THEIR JOINT MANAGEMENT"
Drawing attention to the strategic importance of the geographical location and transit opportunities of the Turkish states, Mirziyoyev said, "In today's conditions, where global supply chains are changing, the geographical location and transit opportunities of the Turkish states are increasingly gaining greater strategic importance. In this direction, we need to transform the Central Corridor and other transportation corridors connected to it into an integrated economic system in order to expand the participation of our states in the field of freight transportation and logistics and increase our economic earnings. For this purpose, we recommend the establishment of a network of logistics complexes of the Turkish states and their joint management."
Mirziyoyev stated that more than 100 million foreign tourists visited the Turkish states in 2025 and suggested the establishment of the Turkish Tourism Union in order to introduce the common tourism potential to the world.
