A New Architecture of Power: Pakistan’s Inclusion in the Organization of Turkic States and Global Transformation
The friendship between the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and Pakistan goes far beyond superficial political relations; it is deeply rooted in shared history, culture, faith, and mutual geopolitical interests. This bond forms not just a closeness between peoples, but a strategic alliance between states. One fact must never be forgotten: when the OTS and Pakistan come together, it is not just regional balances that shift — the global equilibrium changes as well.
Since declaring independence in 1947, Pakistan has maintained warm relations with Türkiye, and the deep admiration for the Ottoman Empire across the Indian subcontinent laid the foundation of this friendship. Today, the member states of the OTS and Pakistan act with a shared sense of historical consciousness. This historical unity is gaining renewed meaning, as nations resisting exploitation build a foundation for a new civilization through solidarity.
The founding members of the OTS — Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan (Observer), Kyrgyzstan, and Türkiye — are strengthening their historical, cultural, and strategic ties, and Pakistan is emerging as both a spiritual and strategic partner to this bloc. Pakistan’s accession to the organization, either as an observer or full member, would yield multifaceted benefits — diplomatically, economically, militarily, culturally, and technologically.
The “one nation, two states” principle that defines the relationship between Türkiye and Azerbaijan is now expanding under the broader umbrella of the OTS. Uzbekistan’s economic rise, Kazakhstan’s energy capacity, Turkmenistan’s strategic location, and Kyrgyzstan’s cultural legacy, when combined with Pakistan, create a unique synergy. Pakistan’s participation would transform this alliance into a new center of power in both the Islamic world and the Eurasian region.
With Pakistan’s inclusion, South Asia’s most strategic nation would become permanently integrated with the OTS. This integration offers significant advantages — from balancing relations with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, to establishing diplomatic equilibrium with India, and engaging more effectively with fragile regions like Afghanistan.
Economic cooperation and trade corridors will form the backbone of this integration. Pakistan’s Gwadar Port, a gateway to warm waters, could provide critical maritime access for OTS member states. New transport networks, energy pipelines, and digital infrastructure will have the potential to redirect global trade routes.
Türkiye and Pakistan already collaborate intensely in defense industries and military education. Joint exercises, technology transfer, and intelligence sharing are not only strengthening bilateral ties but also enhancing the security dimension of the OTS. Military interoperability among OTS members would influence not only regional but global security dynamics.
Pakistan will also be able to act more cohesively and effectively with OTS members on international platforms. The solidarity shown in organizations like the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and D-8 must evolve into a bolder, more systematic cooperation. The unity demonstrated over the Azerbaijan-Karabakh issue and Pakistan’s principled stance on Kashmir provide the moral foundation for this partnership.
Welcoming Pakistan into the OTS as an observer or associate member would institutionalize this brotherhood. Initiatives like a shared alphabet, joint media platforms, common universities, and integrated defense doctrines would turn this vision into a tangible reality.
In conclusion, the OTS-Pakistan axis is not just a political line, but a conscientious awareness, a moral responsibility, and a historical imperative. This alliance could evolve into a comprehensive integration across energy, transportation, security, and education. Institutionalizing this bond through multilateral summits, academic exchanges, and cultural diplomacy is both necessary and strategic.
We now stand at the threshold of a new global order. The Organization of Turkic States and Pakistan will not only take part in shaping this new world — they will define it.
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Editor-in-chief’s note: According to the Secretary-General of the Organization of Turkic States, only Turkic countries can be members of this organization at this time.
