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13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States convenes in Ankara
The 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Ankara on 29–30 October. The rotating chairmanship will pass from Azerbaijan to Türkiye.
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Health
Three healthcare facilities built by Turkish companies in Ashgabat open
The International Oncology Centre, the Dental Hospital and the International Children’s Hospital were opened with the participation of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Current Affairs
Security cooperation in the OTS: first step towards TÜRKPOL may be taken in Ankara
The founding agreement of a Crime Combat Council, which will form the basis of TÜRKPOL, modelled on Interpol and Europol, is expected to be signed at the Ankara Summit.
Technology
Turkic states take a joint step in the space industry
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan signed a Space Industry Initial Framework Agreement to build joint capacity within the OTS.
Technology
Artificial intelligence and digital development on the Turkic world’s agenda
The “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development” vision set at the informal summit in Turkistan will take concrete shape with joint digital infrastructure projects at the Ankara Summit.
Automotive
Türkiye prepares to become a production base for electric commercial vehicles for Europe and Central Asia
With a 26,000-square-metre facility in Ankara, SANY and FMT aim to turn Türkiye into an electric commercial vehicle hub serving European and Central Asian markets.
Sports
World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan: more than 3,000 athletes from 110 countries
The World Nomad Games, which opened in Bishkek, hosted more than 3,000 athletes from 110 countries in the Kyrchyn Valley in the Issyk-Kul region.
Education
The Turkic world builds a joint network in higher education
YTB’s Turkic World Higher Education Partnership Programme (ORTAK) brought together 25 rectors and academics from five Turkic states in Ankara.
Health
Health tourism on the Turkic world’s shared agenda
Joint initiatives in health tourism and health technologies were discussed at the “Unity in Health” panel in Baku; Ankara will host an international summit in 2027.
Sports
Uzbekistan completes its first World Cup adventure
Taking part in the World Cup for the first time in its history, Uzbekistan competed against Colombia, Portugal and DR Congo in Group K.
Economy
Türkiye–Uzbekistan trade targets 5 billion dollars
Türkiye–Uzbekistan trade, which reached 3.1 billion dollars in 2025, is targeted at 5 billion dollars in the short term and 10 billion dollars in the long term.
Politics
“Eternal Friendship” declaration between Türkiye and Kazakhstan
During President Erdoğan’s visit to Astana, a Declaration of Eternal Friendship and Expanded Strategic Partnership was signed and the trade target was raised to nearly three times the cur…