On 16 December 2025, in Washington, D.C., H.E. Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held a meeting with Mr. John Walter, President and CEO of the Hudson Institute, to exchange views on regional developments and emerging global trends.

During the meeting, the Secretary General highlighted the OTS’s growing engagement in political dialogue, economic integration, and connectivity initiatives.

Mr. John Walter welcomed the deepening role of the OTS and underscored the Hudson Institute’s strong interest in expanding analytical exchange and establishing a structured dialogue with the OTS.

The sides discussed geoeconomics, energy, and the long-term development potential of the Turkic region. Particular attention was given to the value of enhancing dialogue between the OTS Secretariat and the Hudson Institute.