Commonwealth of Independent States Leaders Summit Held in Turkmenistan
At the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting held in the city of Turkmenbashi, topics including economy, security, environment, and international cooperation were discussed.
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of State meeting was held on October 9 in the city of Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan. The summit, held under Turkmenistan's rotating presidency, coincided with the 35th anniversary of the organization.
Location of the Summit and Participants
The summit, held during Turkmenistan's 2026 rotating presidency, coincided with the 35th anniversary of the CIS, which was established following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The meeting was chaired by Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
The meeting was attended by the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Representatives of Belarus and Armenia also took part, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was invited as a special guest.
Main Agenda Items
In addition to economic and political relations among member states, the summit addressed the development of cooperation in security, culture, education, and humanitarian fields.
Furthermore, the meeting aimed to adopt a declaration on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the founding of the CIS and to increase the visibility of the organization in the international information space.
Environment and Caspian Sea Issues
Within the scope of the meeting, the development of security cooperation among member states and the determination of joint strategies were evaluated.
The receding water level of the Caspian Sea, the preservation of biodiversity, and regional environmental problems were also among the important agenda items of the summit.