CIS Foreign Ministers Meet in Almaty
Uzbekistan
The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has begun its session in Almaty. Participants are discussing key regional and international cooperation issues, along with draft documents related to the Victory anniversary and border security initiatives.
On April 11, the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers convened in Almaty, alongside the 8th ministerial meeting in the "Central Asia — Russia" format.
The session opened with a welcoming address from Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu. He emphasized the symbolic significance of 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II, and highlighted Kazakhstan’s role as a strategic rear. He noted that 1.2 million Kazakhs were mobilized to the front—about 25% of the population—and massive amounts of food were delivered to the army.
According to CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev, the agenda includes 13 items and 17 draft documents. One of the key topics is the awarding of the honorary title “City of Labor Glory 1941–1945,” which is expected to be submitted for approval by heads of state before May 9.
If approved, six documents will be forwarded to the CIS Heads of State Council. Some items were removed from the agenda due to pending domestic procedures but will be revisited later.
A major part of the meeting focuses on cooperation among CIS countries in political, economic, and cultural spheres. In an expanded format, ministers plan to discuss the draft CIS Program for Strengthening Border Security for 2026–2030 and the development of volunteer movements within the Commonwealth.
The session opened with a welcoming address from Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murat Nurtleu. He emphasized the symbolic significance of 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II, and highlighted Kazakhstan’s role as a strategic rear. He noted that 1.2 million Kazakhs were mobilized to the front—about 25% of the population—and massive amounts of food were delivered to the army.
According to CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev, the agenda includes 13 items and 17 draft documents. One of the key topics is the awarding of the honorary title “City of Labor Glory 1941–1945,” which is expected to be submitted for approval by heads of state before May 9.
If approved, six documents will be forwarded to the CIS Heads of State Council. Some items were removed from the agenda due to pending domestic procedures but will be revisited later.
A major part of the meeting focuses on cooperation among CIS countries in political, economic, and cultural spheres. In an expanded format, ministers plan to discuss the draft CIS Program for Strengthening Border Security for 2026–2030 and the development of volunteer movements within the Commonwealth.
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