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of the Republic of Azerbaijan
to the United Nations

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Statement by H.E. Mr. Tofig F. Musayev

Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations

on behalf of the Member States of the Organization of Turkic States

at the ECOSOC 11th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for

the Sustainable Development Goals

Conference room 4, UNHQ, 6 May 2026

Mr. Co-Chair,

I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Member States of the Organization of Turkic States – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and my country, Azerbaijan – with which Turkmenistan has also aligned.

The report of the Secretary-General on science, technology and innovation for sustainable development highlights the important role of science, technology and innovation in addressing multiple crises and reducing poverty, and underscores the need to enhance global support mechanisms in this field.

The Organization of Turkic States is actively advancing science, technology and innovation, recognizing them as critical drivers of sustainable development and a key pillar for the implementation of intergovernmentally agreed development outcomes, including the 2030 Agenda.

The Organization attaches particular importance to developing a common innovation ecosystem and promoting the transfer of technology among its Member States, as reflected in the Turkic World Vision – 2040 policy document, adopted at the 8th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States in 2021.

The first and second Ministerial Meetings on Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation of the Organization of Turkic States, held in 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye, and in 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan, respectively, established and advanced a comprehensive framework for cooperation. This framework encompasses areas such as research and development, small and medium-sized enterprises, innovation ecosystems, and digital transformation, including through the adoption of the Istanbul Declaration, its Implementation Plan, and a Joint Declaration. The third Ministerial Meeting is scheduled to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, later this year.

In conclusion, cooperation within the science, technology and innovation framework of the Organization of Turkic States aims to foster joint research, innovation and industrial development; advance digital and green transformation; and build a stronger innovation ecosystem that supports sustainable growth and competitiveness. The Organization remains committed to expanding cooperation in new and emerging areas of common interest in science, technology and innovation, both among its Member States and with regional and international partners.

Lastly, on a procedural matter, I wish to place on record our strong protest against the removal of the reference to the Organization of Turkic States from the list of speakers following an objection by a single delegation. This decision is entirely unfounded and discriminatory. We reserve the right to respond accordingly. 

Thank you.