Tokayev proposed to involve Russia in the UTG and opposed the transformation of the organization into a military alliance. At the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara on October 30, the President of Kazakhstan proposed to invite Russia to the "OTG+" format or to grant it observer status. Tokayev linked the proposal with Russia's centuries-old relationship with the Turkic world and the residence of Turkic peoples in the country. He also recalled Kazakhstan's support for the Russian project "Altai - the Cradle of Turkish Civilization". According to the President of Kazakhstan, Moscow's participation will increase the organization's authority and benefit its countries. At the same time, the Kazakh leader once again outlined Astana's position: the UTG should not become a military alliance. He called for streamlining the association's work, which already covers 60 areas, eliminating duplication of positions and creating a council of permanent representatives. Separately, Tokiev emphasized the inadmissibility of violating agreements signed at the highest level. As a result of the meeting, the Ankara Declaration was adopted, and the leadership passes from Azerbaijan to Turkey. Tokayev's speech focused on the economy, transport links and digital cooperation. His proposals indicate Kazakhstan's desire to maintain the UTC's openness to external partners and consolidate the civil nature of the integration of the Turkish states. Vestnik Caucasus.

Tokayev proposed to involve Russia in the UTG and opposed the transformation of the organization into a military alliance. At the 13th summit of the Organization of Turkic States in Ankara on October 30, the President of Kazakhstan proposed to invite Russia to the "OTG+" format or to grant it observer status. Tokayev linked the proposal with Russia's centuries-old relationship with the Turkic world and the residence of Turkic peoples in the country. He also recalled Kazakhstan's support for the Russian project "Altai - the Cradle of Turkish Civilization". According to the President of Kazakhstan, Moscow's participation will increase the organization's authority and benefit its countries. At the same time, the Kazakh leader once again outlined Astana's position: the UTG should not become a military alliance. He called for streamlining the association's work, which already covers 60 areas, eliminating duplication of positions and creating a council of permanent representatives. Separately, Tokiev emphasized the inadmissibility of violating agreements signed at the highest level. As a result of the meeting, the Ankara Declaration was adopted, and the leadership passes from Azerbaijan to Turkey. Tokayev's speech focused on the economy, transport links and digital cooperation. His proposals indicate Kazakhstan's desire to maintain the UTC's openness to external partners and consolidate the civil nature of the integration of the Turkish states. Vestnik Caucasus.