Budapest: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Hungary to participate in the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), as confirmed by Trkiye's communications director. The summit is scheduled to take place under the theme "Meeting point of East and West," focusing on enhancing the institutional framework of the OTS.
According to Anadolu Agency, the summit's agenda includes reviewing ongoing efforts to strengthen the OTS and the expected adoption of key documents and decisions, such as the Budapest Declaration. President Erdogan is anticipated to join the OTS Council of the Heads of State meeting and engage in bilateral discussions with other participating state and government leaders.
The informal summit will occur on May 20-21, 2025, in Budapest, Hungary. Trkiye is a member of the OTS, along with Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Hungary, Turkmenistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus hold observer status within the organization.