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DOI: The geopolitical significance of cooperation between Uzbekistan and turkey within the framework of the organization of Turkic states
Rayhona Kadirova , Researcher, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Tashkent, UzbekistanAbstract
This paper explores the evolving geopolitical dynamics between Uzbekistan and Turkey within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). It analyzes how bilateral cooperation contributes to regional stability, economic connectivity, and a rebalancing of influence in Central Asia. The study employs qualitative analysis based on policy documents, official statements, and geopolitical assessments. Findings suggest that enhanced Uzbekistan–Turkey relations reinforce Turkic solidarity, offer alternatives to dominant regional powers, and promote a multipolar order in Eurasia. This partnership plays a strategic role in shaping the future trajectory of the OTS as a meaningful regional bloc.
Keywords
Uzbekistan, Turkey, Organization of Turkic States
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