As part of his working visit to Brussels, the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev held a meeting with H.E. Olivér Várhelyi, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, on 4 July 2023. This meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to exchange insights and explore avenues of cooperation between the OTS and the European Union (EU) in the areas of common interest.
The Secretary General commenced the meeting by providing an overview of the OTS, highlighting its activities and vision for the upcoming period. He emphasized the Organization's commitment to regional integration, economic development, and cultural exchange among its member and observer states.
H.E. Olivér Várhelyi, as the EU Commissioner, expressed the EU's keen interest in expanding its relations with neighboring countries, placing a particular emphasis on energy security, transport, and digital connectivity. He stressed the EU's desire to play a more active role in these areas and promote closer collaboration with partner organizations like the OTS.
During the meeting, the parties engaged in discussions on possible avenues of cooperation between the OTS and the EU in the fields of energy and connectivity. They explored opportunities for joint initiatives, exchange of best practices, and sharing of expertise to enhance regional connectivity and ensure energy security.
The Secretary General and Commissioner Várhelyi also exchanged views on regional developments, recognizing the importance of sustained dialogue and cooperation to address shared challenges effectively. Both parties emphasized the potential benefits of closer collaboration in these crucial areas for the mutual growth and prosperity of the region.
The Secretary General commenced the meeting by providing an overview of the OTS, highlighting its activities and vision for the upcoming period. He emphasized the Organization's commitment to regional integration, economic development, and cultural exchange among its member and observer states.
H.E. Olivér Várhelyi, as the EU Commissioner, expressed the EU's keen interest in expanding its relations with neighboring countries, placing a particular emphasis on energy security, transport, and digital connectivity. He stressed the EU's desire to play a more active role in these areas and promote closer collaboration with partner organizations like the OTS.
During the meeting, the parties engaged in discussions on possible avenues of cooperation between the OTS and the EU in the fields of energy and connectivity. They explored opportunities for joint initiatives, exchange of best practices, and sharing of expertise to enhance regional connectivity and ensure energy security.
The Secretary General and Commissioner Várhelyi also exchanged views on regional developments, recognizing the importance of sustained dialogue and cooperation to address shared challenges effectively. Both parties emphasized the potential benefits of closer collaboration in these crucial areas for the mutual growth and prosperity of the region.
