The Informal Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in the format of a working breakfast on 24 September 2026 in New York.
The meeting brought together the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and heads of delegations of the OTS Member States and Observers, as well as the OTS Secretary General, H.E. Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev.
The participants exchanged views on the preparations for the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, to be held in Ankara, Republic of Türkiye. In this regard, the Ministers discussed the priorities and key issues to be addressed at the Summit and emphasized the importance of ensuring a successful outcome of the upcoming high-level gathering.
The meeting also addressed the application of the Organization of Turkic States for Observer Status at the United Nations General Assembly. The Ministers further exchanged views on international and regional matters of mutual concern and discussed opportunities for further strengthening coordination and solidarity among the OTS Member States and Observers.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Ministers adopted a Joint Statement reflecting their common views on the issues discussed and reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening cooperation and coordination within the Organization of Turkic States.
