30.10.2026 09:21
President Erdoğan called on Turkic states for unity and solidarity in an article he wrote ahead of the 13th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to be held in Ankara. Noting that world politics is undergoing a profound change, Erdoğan said, "Solidarity among Turkic states has become a strategic necessity."
President Erdoğan penned an article titled "Century of the Turkic World: From Solidarity to Integration" on the occasion of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States.
PUBLISHED ON THE SAME DAY IN 7 COUNTRIES
In the article published on the same day in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Turkmenistan and Hungary, Erdoğan made assessments regarding the future of the Turkic world.
Stating that the unity of the Turkic world is the strongest indication of the heritage stemming from a common history and the will to shape a common future, Erdoğan expressed that the Organization of Turkic States assumes an important role in political, economic and cultural solidarity.
"SOLIDARITY OF TURKIC STATES IS A STRATEGIC NECESSITY"
Drawing attention to the changes in world politics, President Erdoğan emphasized the importance of Turkic states acting together in a period when the international system has difficulty establishing justice and trust.
Erdoğan used the following statements:
"World politics is undergoing a profound change. In a period when the international system has difficulty establishing justice and trust and wars and crises affect vast geographies, the solidarity of Turkic states has become a strategic necessity. Turkic states, united around a common will, have the power to overcome the most difficult tests and determine their own future."
Stating that the unity of the Turkic world will rise on the basis of respect for the sovereignty, independence and national will of countries, Erdoğan pointed to the importance of mutual trust and common interests.
TÜRKİYE WILL TAKE OVER THE TERM PRESIDENCY
Touching on the importance of the summit to be held in Ankara, Erdoğan stated that he regards the term presidency that Türkiye will take over from Azerbaijan as a historic responsibility.
Erdoğan said, "With the summit, I consider the term presidency we will take over from Dear Azerbaijan as a historic responsibility in terms of the Turkic world achieving its common goals and increasing the institutional strength of our Organization."
EMPHASIS ON ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AND THE MIDDLE CORRIDOR
Stating that the economic integration of the Turkic world should be one of the priority goals, Erdoğan expressed that the East-West Middle Corridor via the Caspian offers historic opportunities.
Drawing attention to the reshaping of trade between Asia and Europe, Erdoğan noted that railways, ports, road connections and customs systems are being developed in a way that complements one another.
Stating that the Turkic Investment Fund will be used more effectively, Erdoğan emphasized the need to remove obstacles to trade between countries and to increase joint production and investment capacity.
MESSAGE OF JOINT PRODUCTION IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY
Expressing that economic solidarity will also be maintained in the field of security, Erdoğan stated that the capability to act jointly against terrorism, cross-border crimes, cyber threats and natural disasters will be developed.
Noting that the experiences of countries in the defense industry will be brought together, Erdoğan expressed that joint production capacity will be increased by developing domestic and national technologies.
EMPHASIS ON A COMMON TURKIC ALPHABET AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
President Erdoğan stated that the will put forward regarding a common Turkic alphabet is a historic step in terms of cultural rapprochement.
Expressing that this process will be supported by cooperation in the fields of education, science, publishing and digital technologies, Erdoğan noted that young people will be encouraged to receive education in brotherly countries and that efforts will be made to bring Turkic languages to the place they deserve in the age of artificial intelligence.
"WE CONTINUE OUR SOLIDARITY WITH THE TURKISH CYPRIOT PEOPLE"
Also mentioning the TRNC in his article, Erdoğan emphasized that solidarity with the Turkish Cypriot people will continue.
Stating that they attach importance to developing the opportunities offered by the TRNC's observer status in the Organization of Turkic States, Erdoğan used the following statements:
"We will maintain our determined stance on ending the unjust isolations to which Turkish Cypriots are subjected and on the acceptance of their sovereign equality and equal international status."
"THE 21ST CENTURY WILL BE THE CENTURY OF THE TURKIC WORLD"
President Erdoğan stated that the Organization of Turkic States must transform the common will into lasting gains in the economic, political, cultural and technological fields.
Expressing his heartfelt belief that the 21st century will be the "Century of the Turkic World," Erdoğan noted that the Ankara Summit will increase the organization's international effectiveness and strengthen solidarity among brotherly countries.