Kyrgyz President Receives Top Turkic World Honor, Vows Stronger Unity

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov received the Supreme Order of the Turkic World from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at an official dinner in Ankara, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported Thursday.

Japarov expressed gratitude for the honor and thanked the leaders of the Turkic world for the award, saying he believes unity across the Turkic world will continue to grow stronger.

The award ceremony took place during the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) summit and Republic Day celebrations.

Japarov emphasized that the award was not just a personal recognition but also an acknowledgment of the Kyrgyz people's contributions to strengthening unity in the Turkic world.

He reaffirmed his commitment to continued cooperation and wished for lasting unity among Turkic peoples.

The OTS summit, hosted by Türkiye, brings together member states to address regional cooperation and advance the Turkic World Vision 2040.

The Organization of Turkic States was established in 2009 and includes Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan as members.

Turkmenistan, Hungary, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and the Economic Cooperation Organization hold observer status.

Background

The Organization of Turkic States aims to promote cooperation among its member states in areas such as economy, politics, and culture.

The Turkic World Vision 2040 is a long-term strategy to strengthen solidarity and cooperation among member states.