President Erhürman addresses Informal Summit of the OTS in Kazakhstan

President Tufan Erhürman reaffirmed the Turkish Cypriot people’s commitment to a just solution and called for stronger cooperation within the Organisation of Turkic States.

President Tufan Erhürman addressed the Informal Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) held in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, emphasising that the Turkish Cypriot people remain committed to a fair and lasting solution in Cyprus and continue their efforts in close cooperation with guarantor Türkiye.

Erhürman stated that the Turkish Cypriots, who have internalised universal values such as human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, have consistently demonstrated their will for reconciliation, adding that the ongoing isolation imposed on them despite their constructive stance is unacceptable.

Highlighting the importance of diplomacy, dialogue, and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, President Erhürman expressed the belief that stronger collaboration can be achieved under the umbrella of the OTS and voiced the aspiration to further deepen relations in all fields.

Erhürman also emphasised the commitment to advancing academic cooperation, student exchanges, joint research projects, and technology-focused initiatives with the support of member states.

The summit, held under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development”, brought together the Heads of State of Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and the OTS Secretary General.

Before the meeting, President Erhürman and other leaders visited the Azret Sultan Museum and the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, followed by an official welcoming ceremony, a family photograph, and the capsule placement ceremony for the Turkic Civilisation Centre.