The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Türkiye, M. Ishangulyyev, took part in the 5th meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which was held in Istanbul on March 12.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the event was attended by deputy foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan, the Ambassador of Hungary to Türkiye, as well as the Secretaries General of the OTS, TURKSOY, and TURKPA, along with the heads of the Turkic Academy, the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation, and the Turkic Investment Fund.

The participants discussed the implementation of decisions adopted within the framework of the 11th OTS Summit, joint activities within the organization, and the Action Plan for 2025.

Additionally, during the meeting, the heads of affiliated international organizations of the OTS presented reports on their activities in 2024.

In his speech, M. Ishangulyyev emphasized the relevance of the theme of peace and trust and provided a detailed overview of the activities carried out in Turkmenistan in this direction. He highlighted the symbolic significance of 2025, as the country will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its permanent neutrality, which serves as a foundation for promoting dialogue, strengthening international cooperation, and ensuring sustainable peace.