President Erdoğan: Economic integration of the Turkic world is a priority goal

In his article titled "The Century of the Turkic World: From Solidarity to Integration," written ahead of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that cooperation among member countries in the fields of trade, investment, energy, transportation, and technology must be increased.

Erdoğan stated that the economic integration of the Turkic world is one of the most important priorities for the coming period. Pointing out that the Turkic geography could become a significant hub in global logistics networks at a time when trade between Asia and Europe is being reshaped, Erdoğan emphasized that the Trans-Caspian East-West Middle Corridor offers a historic opportunity in this regard.

Stating that railways, ports, road connections, and customs systems are being addressed in a complementary manner to develop transportation infrastructure, Erdoğan announced that the Turkic Investment Fund would be used more effectively. He also expressed that joint production capacity in the defense industry would be increased and domestic technologies would be developed.

Reminding that Turkey will take over the term presidency from Azerbaijan at the 13th Summit to be held in Ankara, Erdoğan evaluated this duty as a historic responsibility in terms of increasing the institutional strength of the Organization. Erdoğan also noted that they attach importance to the development of the observer status of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.