The Kazakh President congratulated Kubanychbek Omuraliev on his appointment as Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, press service of Akorda reports.
Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev noted that Kazakhstan, as one of the founders of the Organization, is always interested in developing multilateral cooperation with the Turkic states and will provide maximum support to the work of the secretariat. He stressed that today the role and importance of the Organization as a unique platform for strengthening cooperation and unity of the Turkic peoples has increased significantly. The intention to expand trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties with the Organization is expressed by many states of the world and international organizations.
The President Tokayev of state noted that the Secretariat of the Organization is faced with the task of effectively implementing the priorities and initiatives adopted at the summit in Samarkand in October this year.
The Organization of Turkic States was established in 2009. The next 10th anniversary OTS summit will be held in Kazakhstan in 2023.
