, by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 09:47, 01 April 2021, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Kyrgyzstan supports renaming of the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States (CCTS) into Organization of Turkic States. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced, speaking at an informal meeting of the CCTS leaders, which was held online. According to him, the multifaceted activities of the Turkic Council, its place and authority in the international arena require formal transformation into the Organization of Turkic States, this will contribute to strengthening its positions in the international arena and will stimulate expansion of the scope of activities. The head of state believes that the interest of other countries will increase and the number of those wishing to join the organization or obtain observer status will grow. He also proposed to confirm or determine the role of Hungary, which makes a great contribution to the work of the Council.