Addressing the 14th Meeting of Economy and Trade Ministers of the OTS in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, he stated that the launch of the Turkic Investment Fund would serve as a catalyst for deeper regional economic integration, News.Az reports, citing AZERTAC. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister of National Economy of Kazakhstan Assan Darbayev.
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Discussions focused on advancing economic cooperation within the OTS, with particular emphasis on facilitating trade, promoting investment, digital transformation, and related issues. Participants also exchanged views on strengthening transport and logistics partnerships, as well as improving the efficiency of the Middle Corridor.
The meeting concluded with the signing of the Communique of the 14th Meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding on Partnership in Trade, and the approval of several strategic documents.
Participants agreed to hold the 15th Meeting of OTS Ministers of Economy and Trade in Azerbaijan in the second half of 2026.
Abdullayev also met with Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of TradeSezai Uçarmak on the margins of the event. Talks centred on strengthening the Azerbaijan–Türkiye economic partnership, promoting non-oil industries and digital commerce, and exploring new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
