Kubanychbek Omuraliev: OTS preparing new initiatives in defense, security

In July 2025, the first meeting of heads of defense enterprises of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is planned as part of the IDEF-2025 exhibition, Secretary General of the organization Kubanychbek Omuraliev said in an interview with Report.

According to him, holding such a meeting will be a step towards creating multilateral cooperation in the defense industry.

"Military and security cooperation has become an increasingly important dimension of collaboration within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), guided by a shared commitment to regional stability and common strategic interests.

The Heads of State, in both the Istanbul and Samarkand Summit Declarations, instructed the Member States to maintain regular political and security consultations to ensure close coordination on matters of mutual concern. This directive was further elaborated in the Turkic World 2040 Vision document, which set forth a strategic goal of building a comprehensive cooperation and information-sharing network among Member States to address radicalization, extremism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, terrorism, and to enhance border security.

The OTS 2022–2026 Strategy Document also outlines clear objectives in the realm of defense cooperation. It calls for strengthened technical collaboration between relevant national institutions and defense industry organizations. This includes establishing mechanisms for the exchange of information and expertise in military innovation, defense technologies, and aviation.

Furthermore, the concept of a "Common Security Concept" is under discussion within the OTS framework. This initiative aims to develop a unified stance and coordinated response to emerging threats and challenges, reinforcing collective security in the Turkic region.

These initiatives reflect the OTS’s evolving role as a platform for proactive and structured defense cooperation among the Turkic States, aligned with the long-term strategic vision for regional peace, security, and development," he noted.