Description

The Nakhchivan Agreement on the Establishment of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), signed on October 3, 2009, in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, laid the foundation for deeper political, economic, and cultural cooperation among Turkic-speaking countries. The agreement formally established the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), originally known as the Turkic Council, with founding members Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkey (later joined by Uzbekistan and observer states). The treaty promotes collaboration in trade, transportation, education, and security while preserving and strengthening the common historical, linguistic, and cultural heritage of Turkic nations.