Erdogan Urges Turkic States to Boost Role in Regional Security

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Turkic states to take a more active role in ensuring stability and security across the region.

“We believe the Turkic world can take a more active role in the stability and security of our region in many ways,” Erdogan said, speaking at the 12th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in the northern Azerbaijani city of Gabala, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu.

“Today, many international and regional organizations are seen by the public as ineffective, even as burdens on their members, because they are not built upon lofty values such as our shared history, culture, and solidarity,” he added.

Erdogan stressed that the OTS must adapt to “changing conditions” to become “a trusted, principled structure that stands by what is right and takes a common stance on international issues.”

The president also highlighted the summit’s theme of “regional peace and security,” calling it “a very appropriate and meaningful choice.”