
Organization of Turkic States
2nd International Conference of Leading National Analytical Centers of the Organization of Turkic States
Enhancing economic cooperation across the Organization of Turkic States through continuous consultations and joint research
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Türkiye
Uzbekistan
Hungary
Northern Cyprus
Turkmenistan
About the event
The conference brings together leading national analytical centers of the member and observer states of the Organization of Turkic States. Its central theme is enhancing economic cooperation across the OTS through continuous consultations and joint research.
Participants will discuss cooperation opportunities in trade, transport, energy, the digital economy, innovation and sustainable development, as well as emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, fintech and data-driven governance. The event is organized by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC) in cooperation with the Organization of Turkic States.
Key highlights
- Strategic dialogueAdvancing the economic objectives of the OTS Vision 2040 through high-level policy discussions.
- Policy coordinationStrengthening cooperation in trade, investment, transport connectivity and regional value chains.
- Joint researchPromoting evidence-based policymaking through continuous consultations and collaborative research.
- Economic connectivityExploring opportunities in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and sustainable development.

Op-eds
Aykhan Gadashov
Head of the Azexport portal
“Geoeconomic Stability Corridor”: The $1 Billion Trade Target with Uzbekistan Opens New Horizons for Business
Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
Crowdfunding: New Perspectives in Startup Financing in Azerbaijan
Elnur Alakbarov
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
New Action Plan on Employment: Digitalization and Result-Oriented Management
Abdulrahim Dadashov
Deputy head of the Monitoring and evaluation division
Agricultural support mechanisms will create new opportunities for farmers and exporters
Ilyas Huseynov
Head of the Turkic World Research Center
Large-Scale Modernization of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway: A New Strategic Phase in the Middle Corridor and Eurasian Connectivity
Rashad Najafli
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
Azerbaijan: A Guarantor of Peace and Security in the South Caucasus
Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
Transition to an Innovation Ecosystem: Azerbaijan’s Strategic Choice