Bishkek, Oct. 30, 2026 /Kabar/. Today, October 30, during his working visit to Turkiye, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov addressed the 13th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Ankara, the presidential administration reported.
In his remarks, the head of state emphasized the growing role of the Organization of Turkic States in the context of contemporary geopolitical and economic shifts.
President Sadyr Zhaparov noted Kyrgyzstan’s interest in implementing joint investment projects and establishing production chains, specifically highlighting the "Tamchy" special financial and investment zone as a promising venue for attracting investment. He encouraged the business communities of the fraternal nations to leverage its potential.
Among the priority areas, the president identified the expansion of transport and logistics cooperation, the simplification of border procedures, and the acceleration of freight transport. He also underscored the strategic importance of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway and its connection to the Middle Corridor via the Caspian Sea.
Special attention was given to the issues of climate change and the protection of mountain ecosystems. Sadyr Zhaparov stressed the importance of joint measures to combat the melting of glaciers and highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s initiative to establish a dedicated UN trust fund for the preservation of Issyk-Kul lake. Furthermore, the head of state announced Kyrgyzstan’s readiness to host a meeting of the environment ministers of OTS in 2027. He also invited the leaders of the fraternal nations to participate in the Second Global Mountain Summit, "Bishkek+25," which is set to take place in Bishkek in October 2027.
The president highlighted Kyrgyzstan’s consistent efforts in the realm of digital transformation, including the adoption of a Digital Code and the digitalization of public services.
He advocated for increased exchange of expertise, support for joint startup projects based at the High-Tech Park of Kyrgyzstan, and the development of artificial intelligence technologies in Turkic languages.
The head of state noted the significant contributions of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University and the Maarif Foundation to the development of Kyrgyzstan’s education system, suggesting that the experience gained could be leveraged to establish joint educational institutions with other fraternal nations.
Sadyr Zhaparov emphasized that the rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscapes of the member states offer vast opportunities for the development of tourism.
He also spoke about the "Ala-Too Resort" project, a year-round tourism cluster currently under development in Kyrgyzstan, which is expected to accommodate up to 2 million tourists annually and create approximately 5,000 jobs. The opening of the first facility is scheduled for December 1 of this year.
The head of state invited representatives from the fraternal nations to attend the opening, and encouraged entrepreneurs to engage in investment partnerships for the construction of hotels, restaurants, and other facilities.
In closing, the president stressed that the strength of the organization lies not only in the historical and cultural affinity among its peoples but also in their shared commitment to building a common future.
The head of state expressed his gratitude to the current Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, for his contributions toward enhancing the organization’s international standing and fostering cooperation among its member states. He also wished success to Mirvokhid Azimov, who is set to assume his duties as the new Secretary General.
Sadyr Zhaparov congratulated Turkiye on its upcoming chairmanship of the organization for 2027, expressing confidence that this would provide fresh momentum to their joint efforts.
In this regard, the president proposed hosting an informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Kyrgyzstan in 2027, noting that the meeting would serve as an additional opportunity to deepen cooperation and discuss joint projects.
