4th Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Organization of Turkic States Highlights Importance of Regional Cooperation and Climate Action

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The 4th Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, brought together government officials and experts to discuss the regional cooperation and climate action in the agricultural sector. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Bakyt Torobaev and OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliyev, emphasized the importance of increasing trade turnover in the agricultural sector between OTS countries. Azerbaijan's Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov highlighted the need for effective agricultural diplomacy and joint efforts to strengthen trade relations and achieve sustainable development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in the agricultural sector, with a focus on increasing trade turnover between OTS countries.
  • Azerbaijan's Minister of Agriculture Majnun Mammadov stressed the need for effective agricultural diplomacy and joint efforts to achieve sustainable development.
  • The OTS countries agreed to cooperate in areas such as digital transformation, technology transfer, and sharing of best practices to increase productivity and achieve sustainable development.
  • The city of Cholpon-Ata was declared the agricultural capital of the OTS on September 2025, and the next meeting of the OTS Ministers of Agriculture will be held in Trkiye.
  • The Working Group on Agriculture will prepare a special Action Plan for 2026, which includes directions such as ensuring the sustainability of the agro-food system, expanding the application of innovations in the agricultural sector, and increasing productivity.
  • Azerbaijan successfully organized the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, which adopted the COP29 Declaration on Climate Action.

Statistics:

  • The Turkish Investment Fund is expected to officially begin its activities this year, which creates significant advantages for the successful activity of business communities.
  • The OTS countries have rich energy resources and favorable investment climates, making them attractive for trade and investment.
  • The modern transport infrastructure of the OTS countries enables efficient management of land and water resources and promotes agricultural production.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency - 25 Jun 2025
  • Azerbaijani Ministry of Agriculture