SHOTLIST BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (MAY 21, 2025) (USERS MUST CREDIT “ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO — EDITORIAL USE ONLY) 1. TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN WALKING THROUGH LEADERS AND OFFICIALS IN HALL 2. WIDE SHOT OF LEADERS TAKING SEAT AROUND TABLE 3. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING: “The shared corridor, which constitutes a safe and uninterrupted transportation link between East and West, stands out as a strategic route. For the success of the Middle Corridor, we attach great importance to cooperation within the organization and expect the support of member states." 4. WHITE FLASH 5. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING: “Tragedies that took place in the past in Cyprus, Karabakh, Bosnia, and today in Gaza remind us that we must also consider what lies beyond our borders. Every opportunity we have to make our voice heard will contribute to the quest for a just order, fair distribution, and a rules-based system that humanity needs." 6. WHITE FLASH 7. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING: “We expect the Turkic World to stand even more firmly by the struggle of the Turkish Cypriots—who remain steadfast on the righteous path and are deeply committed—for their rights, freedom, and justice." 8. WHITE FLASH 9. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING: "We believe The Turkic world family photo will always be incomplete without the presence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus." 10. WHITE FLASH 11. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING: “Therefore, we consider the decision we made at today's summit regarding the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' observer membership in the Turkic Academy as a very significant step." 12. WHITE FLASH 13. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING: “I sincerely hope that in the near future, we will all witness the day when the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus becomes a full member of our organization." 14. WHITE FLASH 15. (SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, SAYING: “The parties (Russia-Ukraine) recently met again in Istanbul for the first time since 2022. We will continue our intensive contacts with both countries (Russia-Ukraine) toward achieving a comprehensive ceasefire and a just peace."BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (MAY 21, 2025) (USERS MUST CREDIT “ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO — EDITORIAL USE ONLY) - The Turkish president said on Wednesday that the Turkic world is “incomplete” without the inclusion of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the Organization of Turkic States. “We believe The Turkic world family photo will always be incomplete without the presence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,” Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at the informal summit of the Organization of Turkic States Informal in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. In November 2022, the TRNC became observer member of the organization during the Samarkand Summit. Erdogan also called the Middle Corridor a key route between the East and the West, urging stronger cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States for its success. Speaking about the past and present regional conflicts, he said: “Tragedies that took place in the past in Cyprus, Karabakh, Bosnia, and today in Gaza remind us that we must also consider what lies beyond our borders.” On the ongoing war in Ukraine, Erdogan said: “We will continue our intensive contacts with both countries (Russia-Ukraine) toward achieving a comprehensive ceasefire and a just peace.”