OTS Deputy Secretary General: Azerbaijan holds particular significance in science and innovation
Baku, October 12, AZERTAC
“The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is growing into a more influential platform that serves its members’ common interests and responds to the changing global landscape. The May 16, 2026, Summit in Turkistan focused on digital development and innovation, reflecting the transformation underway across the Turkic world. The forthcoming OTS Summit will offer an opportunity to make further progress on our shared agenda,” said Ömer Kocaman, Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), as he addressed the Second Meeting of the Heads of Intellectual Property Institutions of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Baku.
He highlighted the historical contributions of Turkic peoples to science, knowledge, and culture, citing scholars such as Al-Farabi, Nizami Ganjavi, and Ali Shir Navai.
“Azerbaijan holds particular significance in science and innovation,” Ömer Kocaman said, recalling the scientific contributions of Lotfi Zadeh.
He stressed the shared responsibility to protect intellectual property rights and turn new ideas into value for society, adding that cooperation in this field is essential for economic competitiveness and building a more competitive Turkic world.