VP: Peace in South Caucasus will strengthen ties between Turkic states

Ensuring peace in the South Caucasus will further strengthen relations between Türkiye and Turkic states, Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz told journalists in Baku, Report informs.

Cevdet Yılmaz noted that the recent progress achieved by the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is very valuable:

"We are in a period when geopolitical tensions are rising globally, and risks and uncertainties are increasing. We see international institutions and rules weakening. In such circumstances, we understand that bilateral relations and regional integration are even more important."

Yılmaz also emphasized that in a period of global and regional instability, the role of leadership is crucial in maintaining stability:

"The presence of experienced and decisive leaders such as Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev is a significant advantage in this regard. We hope that despite the challenges in the region, we will continue our development while preserving stability and take steps in accordance with the newly emerging conditions."