Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the CICA Summit
Following the 7th CICA Summit, where Laos joined as the 29th member, a statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it welcomes the admission of Laos as the 29th member state at the 7th CICA Summit. The Ministry emphasized that Turkey will continue to contribute effectively to the organization's activities.
Membership of Laos Welcomed
In the official statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that the admission of Laos as the 29th member state during the 7th CICA Summit was welcomed with satisfaction.
Baku Declaration and Emphasis on Cooperation
With the Baku Declaration adopted at the summit, member states reaffirmed their determination to protect peace, prosperity, and stability in the Asian geography through a spirit of joint cooperation based on the understanding of regional ownership.
Azerbaijan's Chairmanship Extended
The extension of Azerbaijan's Chairmanship to cover the 2026-2028 period was welcomed in terms of institutional continuity during the transformation process of CICA into a fully-fledged international organization.
Change of Duty in the Secretariat
While gratitude was expressed to Ambassador Kairat Sarbay for his contributions to increasing the international impact of the organization, wishes for success were conveyed to the new Secretary General, Ambassador Sultan Hajiyev.
Turkey's Contributions Will Continue
It was officially announced to the public by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Turkey will continue to actively contribute to CICA activities in the upcoming period.