Central Asia - Turkiye Forum: Shared Future in Changing World

Central Asia–Türkiye relations have evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership grounded in shared historical, cultural, and linguistic ties, with Türkiye being the first country to recognize the independence of the Central Asian states in 1991. Since 2017, the partnership has entered a new phase of ‘great revival’, catalyzed by robust political will and frequent direct diplomacy between Turkish and Central Asian leaders.

Türkiye has also expanded its engagement with regional frameworks, including the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), while aligning positions with Central Asian partners, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, on global platforms such as the UN, OSCE, OIC, and ECO.

The Forum will translate expert insights and forecasts into actionable ideas and initiatives, thereby improving decision-making and enriching the practical substance of both bilateral and interregional agendas. The Forum's primary purpose is to discuss the current state, future prospects, and key priority areas of cooperation between the Central Asian states and Türkiye.