Tokayev proposed that OTS countries use the fiber-optic communication line launched by Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on the countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to utilize the capabilities of the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Communication Line (FOCL), launched between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to Report, he made this statement while speaking at the OTS summit in Ankara.

"Recently (October 15 - ed.) the Trans-Caspian Fiber-Optic Communication Line was launched between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. The Turkic states will also be able to take advantage of the capabilities of this unique project," Tokayev said.

Tokayev also called on the organization's participants to accelerate the implementation of initiatives to establish a Cybersecurity Council, as well as digital monitoring and innovation centers.

"Undoubtedly, these projects will contribute to the further expansion of partnership between our countries in the digital sphere," the Kazakh leader said.

He also proposed holding a business forum of Turkic countries in Kazakhstan in 2027.

"To deepen economic integration, the capabilities of the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry should be utilized. During Kazakhstan's chairmanship of this structure, a number of events were held and important documents were prepared. To give additional impetus to this work, a business forum could be held in our country in 2027," the President of Kazakhstan added.