President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke at the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Turkestan. He stated that the meeting is taking place during a period of growing tension in various regions of the world.

According to the presidential press service, Mirziyoyev noted an increasing trust deficit in international relations. The role of global institutions is gradually weakening. He said these problems require intensified dialogue and the development of coordinated positions.

The president emphasized that the integration of the Turkic world is a long-term strategic issue. In 2025, the combined economic potential of OTS countries exceeded $2.4 trillion. Its growth rate is twice the global average. Last year alone, Uzbekistan's trade turnover with OTS countries grew by 14%.

The Turkic Investment Fund began operations this year. The activities of the Central Banks Council and the Turkic Green Finance Council have been launched. Mirziyoyev called giving a systemic character to relations within the organization an urgent task.

The informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States started on Friday, April 15, in the Kazakh city of Turkestan. Before the meeting, leaders participated in a ceremony to lay a capsule in the foundation of the Center of Turkic Civilization.

Source: podrobno.uz