STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKEY AND THE CENTRAL ASIAN REPUBLICS

Abstract

The article analyzes the strategic directions of economic cooperation between Turkey and the Central Asian republics, with an emphasis on Turkey’s role as a significant economic partner and a potential center for economic integration in the region. The main objective of the study is to identify key areas of cooperation, as well as to determine the factors influencing the success and sustainability of Turkey’s partnerships with countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The authors apply historical, comparative and case study methods to deeply analyze the dynamics and features of economic relations, revealing how Turkey adapts its strategies to the specific political and economic conditions of each country.

Based on the collected data, the study demonstrates that Turkey, relying on historical and cultural ties and geostrategic position, actively promotes its economic interests through projects in trade, infrastructure and energy. The comparative analysis reveals differences in Turkey’s strategic approach to each republic, based on the unique economic and political characteristics of the Central Asian countries. The use of the case study method allows for a detailed examination of successful projects such as transport corridors and energy alliances, highlighting Turkey’s role as a link between Europe and Asia.

The authors conclude that economic cooperation with Central Asia is an important element of Turkey’s foreign policy and a mechanism for increasing influence in the region. The study emphasizes that building successful partnerships requires flexibility and consideration of the specific features of each state, which opens up additional prospects for deepening cooperation.