In a significant development aimed at fostering collaboration between regional and international bodies, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Amb. Kubanychbek Omuraliev came together with the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr. António Vitorino at a meeting on May 16, 2023, in Geneva. The meeting served as a platform to discuss and explore various cooperation opportunities between the two organizations.
During the meeting, OTS Secretary General and IOM Director-General engaged in fruitful discussions on a wide range of issues related to migration and refugees. Both parties emphasized the importance of cooperation and joint efforts in addressing the challenges posed by migration and displacement, while acknowledging the shared goal of promoting human dignity and sustainable development.
The Secretary General highlighted the Organization of Turkic States' commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of its member states and their populations affected by migration. They emphasized the significance of regional cooperation in facilitating safe, orderly, and regular migration processes, as well as the protection of the rights and well-being of migrants.
Additionally, the Secretary General and the Director General recognized the potential for joint projects and programs that would contribute to enhancing the socioeconomic development of the Turkic States and the well-being of their citizens. They agreed to explore avenues for collaboration in areas such as migration data collection and analysis, policy development, awareness-raising campaigns, and capacity-building initiatives.
The meeting between the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States and the Director General of the IOM serves as a testament to the commitment of both organizations in addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with migration. By strengthening cooperation and sharing resources, they aim to ensure the protection and well-being of migrants while harnessing the positive potential of migration for the development of the Turkic states.
As the parties continue to work closely together, they aim to forge a stronger partnership that will contribute to the advancement of regional migration governance, cooperation, and the protection of all individuals on the move within the Turkic region.
During the meeting, OTS Secretary General and IOM Director-General engaged in fruitful discussions on a wide range of issues related to migration and refugees. Both parties emphasized the importance of cooperation and joint efforts in addressing the challenges posed by migration and displacement, while acknowledging the shared goal of promoting human dignity and sustainable development.
The Secretary General highlighted the Organization of Turkic States' commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of its member states and their populations affected by migration. They emphasized the significance of regional cooperation in facilitating safe, orderly, and regular migration processes, as well as the protection of the rights and well-being of migrants.
Additionally, the Secretary General and the Director General recognized the potential for joint projects and programs that would contribute to enhancing the socioeconomic development of the Turkic States and the well-being of their citizens. They agreed to explore avenues for collaboration in areas such as migration data collection and analysis, policy development, awareness-raising campaigns, and capacity-building initiatives.
The meeting between the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States and the Director General of the IOM serves as a testament to the commitment of both organizations in addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with migration. By strengthening cooperation and sharing resources, they aim to ensure the protection and well-being of migrants while harnessing the positive potential of migration for the development of the Turkic states.
As the parties continue to work closely together, they aim to forge a stronger partnership that will contribute to the advancement of regional migration governance, cooperation, and the protection of all individuals on the move within the Turkic region.
