Prime Minister Orbán Heads to the Turkic Council Summit

Prime Minister Orbán Heads to the Turkic Council Summit

The Hungarian Prime Minister has announced that Hungary’s delegation will participate in the ninth summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held this year in Samarkand. The Hungarian leader will be accompanied by several ministers and business representatives, with the main goal of the meeting being to strengthen economic, energy, and foreign policy cooperation among member and partner states.

 Focus on Energy and Economic Cooperation

 Key topics on the summit’s agenda include energy diversification, trade expansion, and transport and infrastructure collaboration. For Hungary, particular emphasis will be placed on its eastern energy partnerships, which have gained importance in recent weeks as Budapest seeks new gas and oil supply agreements with Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. During the summit, Prime Minister Orbán will hold bilateral talks with several heads of state, including Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The discussions aim to ensure Hungary’s participation in major regional energy and infrastructure projects, such as the Trans-Caspian Pipeline and the Green Energy Corridor—initiatives designed to connect Central Asia with Europe.

 A Diverse Hungarian Delegation

 The Hungarian Team includes Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Márton Nagy, Minister for Economic Development; and Balázs Orbán, the Prime Minister’s Political Director. Alongside political meetings, a Hungarian–Uzbek Business Forum will take place, with more than sixty Hungarian companies represented. The forum’s objective is to promote investment—particularly in the energy, agricultural, and technology sectors.

 Hungary’s Foreign Policy Strategy

 Prime Minister Orbán is expected to underline that Hungary seeks to act as a bridge between the European Union and the Turkic world, serving as a connector between Europe and Central Asia. According to the Prime Minister, the government’s “Eastern Opening” policy represents both a step toward success and long-term resilience, as it brings new markets and energy partnerships to Hungary. The Turkic Council summit thus serves not only as a diplomatic platform, but also as an opportunity for Hungary to strengthen its eastern relations and enhance its strategic role within the broader Eurasian region.

 Central Europe’s Role in the Geopolitical Landscape

The Turkic Council, officially known as the Organization of Turkic States, is a regional body established to deepen political, economic, and cultural cooperation among Turkic-speaking nations. Its official members are Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. Hungary has held observer status since 2018, and over recent years it has steadily strengthened its ties with member countries—particularly in pursuit of economic and political collaboration. The Samarkand summit thus represents another step in Hungary’s ongoing effort to position itself as an active and influential partner in Eurasian diplomacy.