Bayramov: Baku supports stronger AI cooperation within OTS

Azerbaijan is calling on member states of the Organization of Turkic States to strengthen coordination and cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital development, and cybersecurity, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said during a meeting of the OTS Council of Foreign Ministers in Turkistan, according to Report"s correspondent.

Bayramov said this is especially important amid growing geopolitical instability, hybrid threats, and challenges to global security.

He highlighted the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor, digital connectivity, cybersecurity cooperation, and AI-based innovation.

The minister paid special attention to the "Digital Silk Road" project and the initiative to create a Trans-Caspian fiber-optic cable.

The foreign minister also informed participants about Azerbaijan's Accelerated Digital Development Plan for 2026–2028, as well as the smart reconstruction and development projects being implemented in the liberated territories.

In addition, Bayramov emphasized the importance of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum 13, which will be held in Baku from May 17 to 22, describing it as a reflection of Azerbaijan's sustainable urban development vision.

The minister reaffirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to digital transformation and to further developing cooperation within the OTS in the fields of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.