Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States
On November 6, during the 11th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), five member countries signed a Memorandum to launch the Turkic Green Finance Council. This initiative, proposed by Kazakhstan’s President, K.K. Tokayev, designates the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) as the Council’s Secretariat.
The Memorandum was signed by Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan, represented by AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov. Kazakhstan will also serve as the Council's first presiding country.

Council’s Mission: To advance green and sustainable finance across the OTS region by enhancing ESG investments in eco-friendly projects, providing guidance on green finance frameworks, implementing ESG reporting for public companies, and organizing regional ESG forums.
“The establishment of the Turkic Green Finance Council is a significant step for financial regulators and development institutions in OTS countries, as it fosters the growth of the green and sustainable finance market. We are pleased that the AIFC has been entrusted with a leading role in organising the Council’s activities and advancing financing instruments. Since its inception, the AIFC Green Finance Centre has acted as a development institution in Central Asia, providing comprehensive support to market participants. Notably, 60% of the green bonds and loans in Kazakhstan have been verified by the Centre."
— Renat Bekturov, AIFC Governor
The AIFC Green Finance Centre is Central Asia’s sole Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI)-accredited entity, supporting the Belt and Road Initiative’s Green Investment Principles. The Council welcomes new members among financial regulators, development institutions, financial sector associations, and government agencies focused on green economy and sustainable finance.
This Council represents a unified effort to elevate green finance and attract sustainable investments across the OTS region!
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