Mirvohid Azimov Addresses First CIGET Ministerial Meeting in Antalya
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Mirvohid Azimov, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), delivered a keynote speech at the first ministerial meeting of the OTS Partnership for Climate, Innovation, Green Economy and Trade (CIGET) in Antalya on 13 November 2026, on the sidelines of COP31. On the same day, he held a bilateral meeting with Türkiye’s Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat. The discussions focused on practical steps to advance trade and economic ties and cooperation on climate-related issues.
Addressing the CIGET meeting, Azimov stressed the need for coordinated action to tackle environmental challenges affecting the region. He outlined OTS initiatives supporting these efforts and highlighted the close link between environmental objectives and economic cooperation. In this context, the Secretary General underlined the roles of the Turkic Investment Fund, the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement and the Turkic Green Finance Council.
The meeting brought together representatives of economy and environment ministries from OTS member states. They discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on climate action, green economic development and trade. The CIGET Partnership was initiated by the Republic of Azerbaijan during COP29.
At his separate meeting with Ömer Bolat, Azimov discussed ways to advance trade and economic cooperation among OTS member states in line with the strategic document “Turkic World Vision 2040.” Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to stronger practical cooperation and concrete initiatives that facilitate trade and economic integration across the Turkic world.
The two officials also exchanged views on the outcomes of the CIGET ministerial meeting and emphasized the importance of closer cooperation among OTS member states in climate action, green economy development and trade. Both meetings took place on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, providing an opportunity to discuss shared priorities and areas for further cooperation.
The meeting brought together representatives of economy and environment ministries from OTS member states. They discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on climate action, green economic development and trade. The CIGET Partnership was initiated by the Republic of Azerbaijan during COP29.
At his separate meeting with Ömer Bolat, Azimov discussed ways to advance trade and economic cooperation among OTS member states in line with the strategic document “Turkic World Vision 2040.” Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to stronger practical cooperation and concrete initiatives that facilitate trade and economic integration across the Turkic world.
The two officials also exchanged views on the outcomes of the CIGET ministerial meeting and emphasized the importance of closer cooperation among OTS member states in climate action, green economy development and trade. Both meetings took place on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, providing an opportunity to discuss shared priorities and areas for further cooperation.
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