Bektenov invites Ilham Aliyev to OTS summit in Turkestan

Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has invited Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to attend the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which will take place on May 15 in Turkestan.

According to Report, Bektenov made the statement during a meeting with President Ilham Aliyev in Baku.

"We expect you and the leaders of the member states on May 15 in the sacred city of Turkestan for the informal meeting of the Organization of Turkic States and are preparing to welcome guests at a high level," he said.

The prime minister emphasized that relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are developing dynamically, with several major economic projects underway.

"This year we will complete the first important strategic project - the construction of a fiber-optic cable along the bottom of the Caspian Sea, which will connect Europe with China and the broader Asian region. We expect this project to give a significant boost to the development of our countries and the entire region," Bektenov noted.

He also highlighted the high level of trust and close cooperation between the countries within the OTS, emphasizing regular government-level contacts and active implementation of joint initiatives.