Russia May Join the Organization of Turkic States
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The press secretary of the Russian president told the newspaper Vedomosti on November 2 that Russia's participation in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) would be expedient and natural. This statement became the main news of the day for those following Russia's relations with the countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus.
The Organization of Turkic States was founded in 2009 as the Turkic Council. In 2021, its name was changed. The OTS includes Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. The organization deals with issues of economic cooperation, transport, culture, and education. Its members hold high-level meetings on a regular basis.
Russia is not currently a member of the OTS. The Vedomosti article does not report what specific steps must be taken for accession or when this might happen. It also does not indicate how the other members of the organization will respond to this proposal.
Thus, the Russian side has expressed a position on possible participation in the OTS. Further decisions will depend on negotiations and the reaction of the organization's members. Readers should follow official reports to learn about new details.
Sources: Ведомости
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