Tashkent to host Turkic Science and Innovation Days

Uzbekistan will host the Turkic Science and Innovation Days in Tashkent this October within the framework of the Organization of Turkic States, as stated in the Turkistan Declaration adopted today following the informal OTS summit.

According to the document, cited by Report's correspondent in Turkistan, the OTS leaders called for intensified cooperation in the development of human capital through joint programs on digital literacy, artificial intelligence education, skills development, and talent mobility, with a particular focus on youth, women, and STEM fields. The priorities also include organizing regular educational platforms, technology and aerospace festivals, and exchange programs.

"We welcome Uzbekistan's proposal to hold the Turkic Science and Innovation Days in Tashkent in October 2026 and call for the development of joint research support programs to strengthen scientific cooperation and the innovation potential of the Turkic world," the document states.

The heads of state also emphasized the importance of advancing digital transformation in the agriculture sectors of Turkic states and expanding cooperation in the implementation of digital technologies in agriculture, as outlined in the Strategic Roadmap for Agricultural Cooperation adopted on June 25, 2025, in Bishkek.