The Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Dr. Ömer Kocaman met with Dr. Simonetta Siligato, Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)Austria Multi-Country Office, and Mr. Gurel Gurkan, Head of Programme at UNOPS Multi-Country Office for Central Asia, South Caucasus, Türkiye, Western Balkans & Austria on 21 March 2025 at the OTS Secretariat premises.

The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two organizations in key areas such as climate change, youth empowerment, local development, community resilience, energy, and transportation connectivity. They also explored possibilities for developing concrete programs and projects, particularly in digital development.

Both sides agreed to initiate work on establishing formal relations to further collaboration and create impactful initiatives in the region.