Ankara/Tashkent — Türkiye and Uzbekistan have taken a historic step in strengthening bilateral ties by launching a Turkic States University, a joint educational initiative aimed at deepening cooperation in higher education, cultural exchange, and scientific research.The project, which is being developed under the framework of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), will serve as a regional hub for academic collaboration among member countries. Officials from both Türkiye and Uzbekistan hailed the move as a “strategic investment in the future of Turkic unity.”Speaking at the signing ceremony, Turkish officials highlighted that the university will provide opportunities for student exchange programs, joint research projects, and multilingual education in Turkish, Uzbek, and other Turkic languages. Uzbek leaders emphasized that the institution will not only advance education but also strengthen cultural and civilizational bonds across the Turkic world.Analysts view this development as part of a broader trend of Ankara and Tashkent’s growing alignment in areas such as trade, defense, energy, and cultural diplomacy. The university, they argue, will act as a symbolic and practical bridge, fostering a new generation of scholars committed to regional solidarity.
