BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 7. The Council of
Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of
Turkic States issued joint statement on recent developments in
Middle East, Trend reports, citing the Azerbaijani Foreign
Ministry.
“The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the
Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened in Istanbul on 7 March
2026 and held extensive consultations on the regional and global
developments, including the ongoing armed conflicts and hostilities
recently hiked up in their surrounding area, which cause human
suffering, loss of life and large-scale humanitarian
challenges.
The Ministers expressed their profound concern over the recent
escalation of violence and its devastating consequences throughout
the Middle East. They condemned all acts that endanger innocent
lives and undermine stability in the region.”
It was reflected in the joint statement of the Council of
Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States regarding
recent developments in the Middle East.
The statement reads: “The Ministers emphasized that any threats
to the security of the Member States of the OTS are a matter of
concern for the entire Organization and stressed the
inadmissibility of the use of force and the need to uphold the
universal principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Ministers expressed their strong condemnation of the attacks
targeting the Republic of Türkiye and the Nakhchivan Autonomous
Republic of the Republic of Azerbaijan including civilian
facilities, carried out from the territory of the Islamic Republic
of Iran.
The Ministers called for non-repetition of such reckless actions
that further deteriorates the regional situation and risks the
expansion of geography of tension.
With this understanding, the Ministers expressed their strong
support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of
the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Azerbaijan and
reaffirmed their full solidarity with the people and the government
of both countries.
They emphasized that stability in the Middle East is
indispensable for the prosperity and well-being of the entire
region and its peoples.
The Ministers stressed the need for the resolution of disputes
by peaceful means through dialogue in accordance with international
law and the principles of the UN Charter.
They underlined the critical importance of diplomacy and
constructive dialogue as the only viable path towards immediate
de-escalation, cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution.
They called upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint, return
to the negotiating table and engage in good-faith talks aimed at
settling all disagreements through peaceful diplomatic means.
The Ministers stressed that the continuation of hostilities
poses a direct threat to regional peace and security.
The Ministers further highlighted the global dimensions of the
crisis. They noted that prolonged instability in this strategically
vital area carries serious risks for international peace and
security, including potential disruptions to global energy markets,
trade routes, food security and migratory flows that could affect
nations far beyond the region.
They also renew their commitment to a just, lasting and
comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian conflict based on the
two-state solution in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions
and pursue cooperation within international platformsaimed at
bringing about such a just and lasting solution and addressing the
humanitarian sufferings facing the Palestinian people, in
particular in Gaza.
Reaffirming their unwavering commitment to the purposes and
principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international
law, the Ministers expressed the readiness of the OTS to support
all genuine international efforts aimed at restoring peace and
stability in the region.
The Ministers agreed to remain seized of the matter and to
continue close coordination within the OTS framework on this and
other related issues of common concern.
The Ministers stand firmly on the side of peace, dialogue and
stability.”
