The 17th Meeting of the Council of Elders (CoE) of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held on 1-2 May 2025 in Girne, Turkish Republic of Norther Cyprus (TRNC).

During the Meeting, the Council reviewed the implementation of the recommendations of the 16th Meeting of the CoE held in November 2024 in Budapest, Hungary, as well as discussed its ongoing agenda. They also reviewed the successful implementation of initiatives put forth at the OTS summits, which demonstrated the OTS’s dedication to addressing pressing global and regional challenges.

The participants underscored that with the strong will and support of the Heads of State, the OTS is improving by all means and standards, and the role of the OTS is improving in the international arena. 

The Secretary General briefed the CoE about the ongoing activities carried out by the OTS and provided information on the preparations and agenda of the upcoming Informal and Formal OTS Summits, which will be convened in Budapest and Baku respectively.

The Elders expressed their gratitude to the TRNC side for the organization of the current meeting and warm hospitality.