H.E. Amb. Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) met with H.E. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), within the framework of the Turkic Week in Geneva on 24 April 2024.  

During the meeting, both parties engaged in constructive discussions aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness and response, empowering health systems, ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all and creating an enabling environment for a good partnership.

Moreover, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the establishment of the WHO Academy based in Lyon and expressed its readiness to provide support to the activities of the OTS, including the capacity building programs.

The Parties expressed their continues commitment in fostering international dialogue and cooperation.