Azerbaijani FM: Decision made to establish “OTS+” at Gabala summit

A decision was made to establish the “OTS+” format, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said at a press conference following the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organisation of Turkic States.

“The strengthening and expansion of TURKSOY has also been agreed upon,” Bayramov added, as per domestic media.

The minister noted that the Washington agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia was assessed as an important step in the Gabala Declaration of the OTS.

“The importance of the Zangezur Corridor and the Middle Corridor was emphasised and their significant role in strengthening regional cooperation was noted,” he said.

Bayramov also expressed confidence in strengthening the OTS during Azerbaijan's chairmanship.

He further noted that the declaration emphasised the role of the OTS in promoting multilateral cooperation and peace, as well as the importance of cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and in addressing climate change.

By Tamilla Hasanova