THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE TURKIC STATES FOR THE TURKIC WORLD

Abstract

The concept of the "Turkic world" has regained relevance since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Turkic countries have made efforts to establish a solid foundation through the creation of an organization. Since the 1990s, various mechanisms and organizations promoting cooperation have been established among Turkic states in political, economic, and cultural spheres. Summits, which commenced in 1992 and brought together the presidents of independent Turkic states, led to the official establishment of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking Countries by the Nakhichevan Agreement in 2009. Despite some challenges over time, the full membership of Uzbekistan in the Turkic Council and the granting of observer status to Hungary, Turkmenistan, and Northern Cyprus have strengthened the alliance. Additionally, with the renaming to the Organization of Turkic States and an increased level of cooperation among members, there are expectations for the expansion, deepening, and strengthening of the Turkic world concept. This article delves deals with the role and significance of the Organization of Turkic States for the Turkic world