Global developments · 14 October 2026
Turkic states’ green-economy and agriculture reports presented in Nicosia
The 12–13 October programme addressed green transition, climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture. The ministry announcement outlines reports and cooperation goals, not new obligations.
Two reports on the green-economy transition and agricultural policy were presented at the “Presentation of Turkic Academy Reports” programme in Nicosia on 12–13 October, according to a Ministry of Trade announcement dated 13 October 2026. Deputy Trade Minister Özgür Volkan Ağar delivered opening remarks at the event, which addressed economic cooperation for sustainable development among Turkic states. [Source](https://ticaret.gov.tr/haberler/ticaret-bakan-yardimcimiz-ozgur-volkan-agar-kktcde-duzenlenen-turk-akademisi-raporlarinin-sunumu-programinda-acilis-konusmasini-gerceklestirdi)
Shared priorities for green transition
The “2025 Turkic Economies Report: Transition to a Green Economy” examines transition processes in member and observer countries of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Prepared within the Network of Official Economic Policy Research Centres, it involved the countries concerned, the OTS Secretariat, Turkic Investment Fund and Turkic Academy. Raif Can, Director General for Trade Research and Risk Assessment, presented the Türkiye chapter. The ministry highlighted production transformation, resource efficiency and sustainable trade practices. [Source](https://ticaret.gov.tr/haberler/ticaret-bakan-yardimcimiz-ozgur-volkan-agar-kktcde-duzenlenen-turk-akademisi-raporlarinin-sunumu-programinda-acilis-konusmasini-gerceklestirdi)
Official source: Ministry of Trade ↗Climate adaptation and food supply
The “2025 Report on Agricultural Policies in Turkic States” was coordinated by the Turkic Academy and OTS Secretariat, with contributions from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan. Its presentation covered agricultural policies and regional developments. Climate adaptation, food supply security and wider adoption of sustainable farming practices emerged as areas for deeper cooperation. The programme addressed these priorities within the commercial and economic relationships between member and observer countries. [Source](https://ticaret.gov.tr/haberler/ticaret-bakan-yardimcimiz-ozgur-volkan-agar-kktcde-duzenlenen-turk-akademisi-raporlarinin-sunumu-programinda-acilis-konusmasini-gerceklestirdi)
Official source: Ministry of Trade ↗The economic context for cooperation
According to ministry figures, Türkiye’s trade with OTS member and observer countries increased by 4% year on year to $26.9 billion in 2025. During the first nine months of 2026, trade with the same group rose by 7.5% compared with the corresponding period a year earlier, reaching $21.2 billion. The announcement described these economic relationships and reciprocal investments as offering potential to strengthen integration among Turkic states. [Source](https://ticaret.gov.tr/haberler/ticaret-bakan-yardimcimiz-ozgur-volkan-agar-kktcde-duzenlenen-turk-akademisi-raporlarinin-sunumu-programinda-acilis-konusmasini-gerceklestirdi)
Official source: Ministry of Trade ↗Report presentations, not new regulation
The green-economy report is intended to help identify shared priorities and develop regional cooperation opportunities aligned with sustainable development goals. The announcement sets out no new corporate reporting timetable, mandatory standard or compliance obligation; it presents the studies as policy assessments. The ministry also said it would continue supporting work that strengthens economic and commercial integration and increases reciprocal investment. The concrete development is therefore the presentation of two reports and the sharing of cooperation priorities. [Source](https://ticaret.gov.tr/haberler/ticaret-bakan-yardimcimiz-ozgur-volkan-agar-kktcde-duzenlenen-turk-akademisi-raporlarinin-sunumu-programinda-acilis-konusmasini-gerceklestirdi)
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