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

The article analyzes the strategic directions of economic cooperation between Turkeyand the Central Asian republics, with an emphasis on Turkey’s role as a significanteconomic partner anda 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 thefactors influencing the success and sustainability of Turkey’s partnerships with countries suchas Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The authors apply historical, comparative and case study methodsto deeply analyzethe dynamics and features of economic relations, revealing how Turkey adaptsits 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 throughprojects 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 adetailed examination ofsuccessful projects such as transport corridors and energy alliances, highlighting Turkey’s role as a link between Europe and Asia.Theauthors 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.