Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has emphasized the importance of giving a systematic character to relations between Turkic nations to ensure long-term regional stability and growth.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, the president made these remarks during the informal summit of the heads of state of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held in Turkistan. "We face an urgent task—to give our relations a systematic character. Based on this invaluable heritage, we are creating a new era of digital development for the Turkic world today. In this regard, I would like to put forward a number of initiatives for the development of cooperation in this direction," Mirziyoyev stated.
President Mirziyoyev proposed the formation of a strategic cooperation network in the field of artificial intelligence within the organization. He also suggested the development of a "Digital Turkic Corridor" concept, which would connect regional data centers through high-speed communication channels. The president noted that in recent years, Uzbekistan has attracted $6 billion in investment for the creation of data centers in collaboration with foreign investors. He further announced plans to hold a Technology Forum in Tashkent with the participation of OTS member countries.
According to the president, the common goal of OTS countries is to deepen cooperation in the fields of science, education, and youth policy. He highlighted the growing role of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent as a regional scientific and educational platform and welcomed the opening of a TURKSOY office there. The Uzbek leader proposed combining the efforts of the Center, TURKSOY, and the Turkic Academy to systematize historical and cultural heritage on a single digital platform.
The Organization of Turkic States, formerly known as the Turkic Council, has become an increasingly vital platform for geopolitical and economic integration in Eurasia. Since its transformation in 2021, the OTS has focused on enhancing trade routes, such as the Middle Corridor, and fostering cultural unity among member states including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. These new digital initiatives reflect the organization's shift toward modernizing the regional economy and securing a competitive edge in the global technological landscape.
