Ankara Declaration of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States was published

In the Ankara Declaration published after the 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (TDT), the determination to strengthen TDT as "an increasingly effective and influential platform" that reveals the common vision of the Turkic world and contributes to regional and international peace, stability and prosperity was emphasized.

The "Ankara Declaration" was signed after the 13th Summit of the TDT Heads of State Council, held with the theme "Turkish Century: Unity in Language, Ideas and Work" at Beştepe Nation Exhibition Hall.

In the declaration, it was stated that the common will was confirmed to transform the ever-strengthening solidarity in the Turkish world into permanent strategic cooperation and to make the next century an era of greater unity and prosperity.

In the declaration, it was pointed out that the strategic importance of the unity, solidarity and common resistance of the Turkish world has increased in a period when confidence in international cooperation has decreased, and the determination to build a more durable, interconnected and globally effective Turkish world was reiterated.

In the declaration, which emphasized the determination to further strengthen TDT as an increasingly effective and influential platform that reveals the common vision of the Turkish world and contributes constructively to regional and international peace, stability and prosperity, the valuable contributions of Hungary, Turkmenistan and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, as an integral part of the Turkish world, to TDT studies in their capacity as observers, were appreciated.

Emphasis on political coordination and common foreign policy

In the declaration, it was stated that the finalization of the TDT 2027-2031 Strategy was encouraged as the next stage of the "Turkish World 2040 Vision", and the progress made in the draft "Treaty of Strategic Partnership, Eternal Friendship and Brotherhood Among the Turkic States" was welcomed.

The declaration called for mutual support among member states for candidacies in international organizations, strengthening coordination in joint decisions and initiatives, and stated that regular meetings of the Aksakalli Council were supported and the establishment of the Turkic States Group at UNESCO was welcomed.

The declaration called for frequent contacts between the foreign ministers of the member states to ensure timely consultations, closer coordination and joint action on regional and global developments of common interest.

TRNC, Gaza, Syria and Afghanistan messages

In the declaration, it was emphasized that the Cyprus issue should be reached to a "negotiated, mutually acceptable and sustainable solution" on the basis of the current realities on the island, and it was stated that efforts to secure the inherent equal rights of the Turkish Cypriot people, "who are an integral part of the Turkish world", were supported.

The declaration pointed out the necessity of full implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2803 (2025) and the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict in order to address the severe humanitarian situation in Gaza, ensure security and stability and pave the way for recovery, and underlined "the need to find a just and permanent solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to implement the two-state solution in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions".

In the declaration, it was stated that support for Syria's territorial integrity and unity, security, stability and reconstruction of the country was reaffirmed, and joint efforts, including the TDT Afghanistan Working Group, would be continued with determination in order to contribute to peace, stability and sustainable development in Afghanistan.

Security and defense cooperation

In the declaration, it was stated that the results of the meetings of the Security Council Secretaries of the TDT Member States and the Heads of Defense Industry Institutions were welcomed, and the relevant authorities were called to continue to hold regular political and security consultations on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

On the other hand, the declaration reaffirmed the will to develop multilateral cooperation in the field of defense industry.

In the declaration, which encouraged the investigation of the possibility of establishing a TDT Defense Industry College program hosted by Türkiye in order to encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience, train qualified personnel, develop theoretical and practical expertise in the defense industry sector and keep up with technological developments, the determination to continue cooperation and coordination in the fight against terrorism, extremism, separatism, organized crime, drug trafficking, arms smuggling and cybercrime was emphasized.

The declaration also stated that the signing of the "Agreement on the Establishment of the Anti-Crime Council among TDT Member States and Observers" was encouraged, and a call was made to accelerate the signing of the memorandum of understanding in the field of cyber security and to accelerate consultations on the establishment of the TDT Cyber ​​Security Council.

The declaration reiterated the commitment to cooperate in the fight against racism, discrimination, xenophobia, anti-Islamism, hate speech and disinformation, and noted that the possibility of establishing an International Biological Security Agency on the basis of the Biological Weapons Convention was evaluated in order to strengthen international biological security.

Economic and sectoral cooperation

In the declaration, satisfaction was expressed with the increase in intra-regional trade, and the continuation of negotiations on the draft "Agreement on Facilitation of Services and Investments for Sustainable Development", which aims to deepen economic integration, was encouraged, and in this context, attention was drawn to the critical role of the TDT Trade Facilitation Committee in optimizing customs processes, removing technical barriers and reducing trade costs.

In the declaration, the results of the meetings held by the heads of relevant institutions in the fields of economy, competition, tax, industry, financial intelligence and customs were welcomed, and the establishment of digital platforms and the development of cooperation in the field of standardization were underlined.

In the declaration, expectations for sustainable mountain development and the "Bishkek+25" Second Global Mountain Summit were expressed, and the importance of fast customs mechanisms and electronic document sharing in the shipment of agricultural and food products was emphasized.

In the declaration, the strategic value of the Caspian International East-West Central Corridor, Zangezur Corridor, China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway and Trans-Afghan Railway projects in terms of regional connectivity and trade was encouraged, and the preparation of the "TDT Transportation Corridors Strategy" was encouraged.

In the declaration, in the fields of transportation, digital infrastructure and energy; It was stated that cooperation agreements on the development of the Central Corridor, the creation of special passenger lanes at airports, the "Digital Silk Road" initiative including the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan fiber optic cable line and the implementation of the e-CMR Memorandum of Understanding will be supported, and cooperation on pipelines, green energy corridors, critical minerals, energy efficiency and peaceful use of nuclear energy will be deepened in order to increase energy security.

In the declaration, meetings of space agencies in the fields of space technologies and digitalization were appreciated, the completion of the production of the 12U "TDT-SAT" Cube Satellite and the signing of the "First Framework Agreement for the Development of Cooperation Capacity in the Field of Space Industry within TDT" were welcomed and Kyrgyzstan's launch of its first national satellite was congratulated.

In the declaration, it was noted that the results of Azerbaijan's COP29 Presidency were welcomed, mentioning the importance of the "Digital Turkic World" concept, TEKNOFEST, artificial intelligence governance and studies on the protection of intellectual property rights.

In the declaration, Türkiye's hosting of COP31 and the determined priorities on environment, climate change and urban planning were supported, and the "International Day of Greening the Planet" declared at the UN and the partnership between TDT and the Islamic Food Safety Organization were welcomed.

In the declaration, sustainable urbanism, affordable housing and the implementation of the Urban and Spatial Planning Memorandum signed within the scope of the 13th World Urban Forum in Azerbaijan with practical steps were encouraged.

In the fields of cultural tourism, social protection and legal cooperation; In the declaration supporting the Joint Museum Card project, "Tabarruk Ziyorat" tourism routes and the declaration of Ankara and Tashkent as the Tourism Capital of the Turkic World, the cooperation mechanisms established with the memorandums of understanding signed in areas such as work, employment, migration management, health tourism, forensic science network, judicial ethics, high courts and chief prosecutors' offices were appreciated.

The declaration also mentioned the regional humanitarian cooperation activities carried out by the Turkish States Red Crescent and Red Cross Network between the Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies within the framework of TDT.

cooperation between people

The declaration emphasized the importance of supporting women's empowerment, strengthening the family institution, promoting traditional family and cultural values among younger generations, and appreciating the role of older generations in preserving and transmitting cultural heritage. It was noted that a healthy and dynamic population is of fundamental importance for the development and sustainability of societies, and for this purpose, cooperation between member states in the field of family and population policies is encouraged.

In the declaration, it was stated that discussions on the establishment of the High Honor Council, consisting of the spouses of the heads of state and representatives determined by the Presidents of the TDT Member States, were encouraged, on a voluntary basis, in order to increase cooperation on family and women's issues. It was stated that the opening meeting hosted by Emine Erdoğan, the wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, within the framework of the TDT Ankara Summit was welcomed and the subsequent meetings were supported to continue to be held on the margins of future TDT summits.

While the declaration reaffirmed the importance of strengthening cultural, linguistic and social relations between the Turkic states and the global communities, the Ministers and Heads of Institutions Responsible for Diaspora Affairs of TDT were called to increase their cooperation and coordination in line with the "Turkish-Speaking Diasporas Joint Activity Strategy", the annual "Turkish Diaspora Joint Action Plans" and the "Turkish World 2040 Vision".

In the declaration, the implementation of the "TDT Diaspora Joint Scholarship Programs" within the framework of the Turkey Scholarship Program, which contributes to strengthening the ties between Turkish states and their diasporas, was appreciated, and the results of the 9th TDT Education Ministers Meeting held in Turkestan on June 8 were welcomed.

In the declaration, it was stated that while the consultations on the reciprocal treatment of football players who are citizens of the member states as "non-foreign footballers" and the organization of a "Turkish Cup" tournament at various levels between the national teams of the member states were welcomed, further efforts were encouraged to concretize these initiatives.

In the declaration, the importance of further strengthening cooperation in the fields of strategic communication, combating disinformation and the use of emerging technologies in the media sector was emphasized, and it was stated that the results of the 8th Meeting of TDT Ministers and Senior Officials Responsible for Media and Information, held in Astana on October 16, were also welcomed.

Common Turkish alphabet

In the declaration, it was stated that TURKSOY's declaration of 2026 as the "Year of Commemoration of Ziya Gökalp" was appreciated and the commemorative activities organized throughout the year to honor Gökalp's intellectual heritage and contributions to Turkish culture and thought were welcomed.

In the declaration, Türkiye was appreciated for its devoted work towards the preservation of the Bilge Tonyukuk Monument, and it was announced that they were pleased with the recent archaeological excavations carried out throughout the Turkish world.

In the declaration, Aktau's 2025 Turkic World Cultural Capital was appreciated, while Andijan's declaration as the 2026 Turkic World Cultural Capital was welcomed.

In the declaration, the results of the 7th Meeting of the TDT Muslim Religious Board Presidents Council held in Baku were welcomed, and it was stated that the recommendations and common fatwas accepted within the framework of the TDT Fatwa Committee were taken into consideration.

In the declaration, which appreciated the efforts made by the Turkish Academy in disseminating the common Turkish alphabet, adopting the recommended guidelines on the use of this alphabet and publishing literary and scientific works written in this alphabet, it was noted that the Union of Turkish Chambers of Commerce and Industry is recognized as an important mechanism that brings together the National Chambers of Commerce of all Turkish States in order to strengthen economic cooperation, trade, investment and inter-business relations among the Turkish states.

Collaboration with other institutions

The declaration expressed satisfaction with the increasing interest of third countries and international organizations in establishing institutional cooperation with TDT, and called on the relevant authorities of member states to accelerate joint efforts for TDT to obtain observer status at the UN General Assembly and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

In the statement, it was stated that the Secretariat was instructed to accelerate its efforts to develop institutional relations with international and regional organizations, and that special importance was attached to improving cooperation with relevant external parties through the "TDT+" format.

In the declaration, it was supported to further strengthen the capacity of the Secretariat in order to effectively fulfill its growing duties and wishes of success were conveyed to the next Secretary General Mirvahid Azimov.

In the statement, it was stated that it was decided to hold the 14th TDT Summit in Uzbekistan in 2027, and that the proposal of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadır Djaparov to hold the 2027 TDT Unofficial Summit in his country was greatly appreciated.

In the statement, the heads of state expressed their deep gratitude to President Erdoğan for successfully concluding the 13th TDT Summit negotiations, and the warm hospitality shown by the Turkish government and people was appreciated.

Finally, it was emphasized in the declaration that it was welcomed that Turkey assumed the TDT Term Presidency until the next summit.