SHOTLIST BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (MAY 21, 2025) (TURKISH PRESIDENCY – ACCESS ALL) 1. (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES KUBANICBEK OMURALIYEV, KAZAKHSTAN’S PRESIDENT KASSYM-JOMART TOKAYEV, TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, HUNGARIAN PRIME MINISTER VICTOR ORBAN, KYRGYZ PRESIDENT SADYR JAPAROV, UZBEK PRESIDENT SHAVKAT MIRZIYOYEV AND AZERBAIJANI PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV STANDING ON PODIUM, POSING FOR FAMILY PHOTO 2. SIGN READING “INFORMAL SUMMIT OF THE ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES BUDAPEST” 3. VARIOUS OF LEADERS OF TURKIC STATES AND OFFICIALS SITTING AND LISTENING TO SPEAKERS BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - MAY 21: The Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) wrapped up on Wednesday, May 21,in Budapest, Hungary, after two days of discussions under the theme “Meeting Point of East and West.” Hosted by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the summit brought together the leaders of OTS member states—Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan—along with representatives from observer states and the OTS Secretary General. The event began with a traditional family photo, followed by a meetings focusing on enhancing cooperation among Turkic nations. The summit concluded with the adoption of the Budapest Declaration, which reaffirmed the organization’s shared vision and strategic goals. This summit marked a historic moment as the first OTS gathering held in an observer state, underscoring Hungary’s deepening ties with Turkic countries. The OTS, established to promote solidarity and collaboration among Turkic-speaking nations, continues to expand its influence through diplomatic and economic initiatives.