On September 22, 2023, in New York City, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov attended the informal meeting of the Organization of Turkic States Council of Foreign Ministers. The parties discussed the most acute issues of cooperation focusing on expanding the Organization’s interaction with the UN and the OIC. The parties expressed readiness to continue joint efforts to enhance regional partnership, stimulate economic growth, and address common challenges.