At the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yermek Kosherbayev took part in an informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The discussions focused on regional stability, international developments, and the evolving situation in the Middle East, DKNews.kz reports.
The meeting brought together foreign ministers from member states to exchange views on shared priorities and coordinate approaches to pressing geopolitical challenges.
Regional Security and Middle East De-escalation
A central topic of the discussions was the situation in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to reduce tensions in the region. Ministers assessed recent developments and explored possible pathways toward stabilization.
Key points raised during the meeting included:
- The importance of preventing further escalation of conflicts
- The need for coordinated diplomatic engagement
- Support for long-term political solutions
Kazakhstan reiterated its consistent position in favor of peaceful resolution of international disputes.
Kazakhstan’s Diplomatic Position
In his remarks, Minister Kosherbayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to peaceful initiatives and emphasized that the country strongly advocates resolving conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means.
He also highlighted Kazakhstan’s continued readiness to provide a neutral platform for negotiations, underscoring the country’s traditional role in facilitating dialogue between conflicting parties.
Turkistan Summit and Institutional Development of the OTS
The ministers also discussed preparations for the upcoming informal OTS Summit, scheduled to take place in Turkistan in May.
The summit is expected to:
- Strengthen cooperation among member states
- Give new momentum to the Organization’s activities
- Enhance coordination on regional and international issues
Participants also exchanged views on the further institutional development of the OTS, including ways to improve its effectiveness and long-term strategic direction.
Bilateral Meetings on the Forum’s Margins
On the sidelines of the Forum, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister held a series of bilateral meetings with senior officials from various countries and international institutions.
The discussions covered both bilateral relations and broader multilateral cooperation.
Among the participants were:
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel
- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia Fernando Aramayo Carrasco
- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Kęstutis Budrys
- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea-Bissau João Bernardo Vieira
- EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren
Each meeting focused on expanding cooperation in political dialogue, economic ties, and humanitarian initiatives, as well as strengthening engagement within multilateral platforms.
Broader Diplomatic Engagement
The Antalya Diplomacy Forum once again served as a platform for intensive diplomatic dialogue, bringing together global and regional actors to address shared challenges.
For Kazakhstan, the event highlighted its ongoing efforts to maintain active diplomatic engagement and contribute to regional stability through dialogue and multilateral cooperation.
