Head of Organization of Turkic States says initiatives for Syria show rise of Turkish diplomacy

​​​​​​​ANTALYA, Türkiye

The head of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) said various initiatives and activities toward Syria demonstrate the rise of Turkish diplomacy.

Kubanychbek Omuraliev spoke to Anadolu at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) 2025 in the Turkish resort city of the same name, with Anadolu as the Global Communication Partner.

“This is just an example of how Turkish diplomacy is growing year by year. Turkish diplomacy, through this kind of dialogue and others, bilaterally and multilaterally, has given many achievements, including not only regionally but also globally,” he said.

Omuraliev noted it is especially visible in conflict zones across the world. “If you look at the current situation in Syria and other neighboring countries, including in Russia-Ukraine and others, many initiatives and activities are showing how Turkish diplomacy is really developing,” he said.

Noting a special panel session was hosted last year at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Omuraliev said the forum is important for developing the organization's Vision 2040 and foreign relations.

‘We are a unique organization’

Stating that the OTS is a project-driven organization, Omuraliev said it is “actively operating in more than 35 areas, starting from foreign policy, economic, trade, tourism, energy, youth, sports, space and others” which makes it “project-oriented” and unique.

"We are a unique organization, based on our history and tradition, culture and language, and if necessary, religion. You cannot find another organization that is really based on what I have said," he added.​​​​​​​