THE TURKIC STATES ORGANIZATION’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA IN LOGISTICS (International Affairs (6 / 2025 №112))

Abstract:

The collaboration among the members of the Organization of Turkic States about transport connectivity is examined in the given article. The full-fledged members of the organization that aims to improve peace and stability, broaden the scope of issues about cooperation and mutual relations, and develop the potential of member states include such countries as Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan. Hungary, Turkmenistan, and Northern Cyprus represent the observer states. The establishment was initially established in October 2009 as the Turkic Council, acts as a link between member states, strengthening regional international cooperation while taking into account the rich history of Turkic-speaking nations. It is intended to intensify trade among the organization's members in pursuit of the objectives mentioned earlier. On this occasion, the states plan to enforce regional agreements. Initiatives to develop a short- and medium-term economic cooperation strategy among the organization's member nations, establish a Center for research on trade cooperation among Turkic states, remove trade barriers, expand e-commerce, and boost imports and exports have already been expressed. Only with capable logistical support, affordable, quick transportation, and efficient operation of the transport corridors passing through the member states' territory will the members of the Turkic States' Organization be able to realize their ambitious goals. The study within the following article, in particular, clarifies the legal framework regulating the movement of goods among the organization's member states and highlights the importance of transportation connectivity in boosting trade among the states and with other nations worldwide.

Keywords: The Organization of Turkic States, transport connectivity, logistics, infrastructure, cooperation, member state, observer state.