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.