CIS: Multilateral Cooperation Discussed and Key Decisions Signed in Avaza
Political
The next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held on October 7, 2026, in the Avaza National Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan. The participants discussed current international and regional issues, cooperation within the CIS and signed a number of documents.
The meeting brought together heads of foreign ministries of the CIS member states and the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. With Turkmenistan holding the CIS chairmanship in 2026, the participants reviewed current issues related to the organization’s activities and took stock of preliminary results achieved during the year.
Particular attention was given to further developing multifaceted cooperation among the CIS member states, strengthening foreign policy coordination and improving mechanisms of interaction. The participants also highlighted the significance of the 35th anniversary of the CIS, marked in 2026.
The meeting covered cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere, tourism, physical culture and sports, as well as youth affairs. The participants reaffirmed their interest in maintaining constructive dialogue and consistently developing mutually beneficial cooperation.
The discussions were held in restricted and expanded formats. Participants also considered preparations for the upcoming meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State. Proposals were put forward to expand trade and economic ties, develop efficient transport and logistics chains, intensify humanitarian and youth exchanges, advance digital cooperation and jointly address modern challenges and security threats.
A signing ceremony for a number of documents was held following the meeting. Among them was a Protocol Decision on holding the next meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers.
The participants also adopted a decision, initiated by Turkmenistan, to declare 2029 the Year of Transport Connectivity of the Commonwealth in the CIS. In addition, decisions were signed on the draft Action Plan for preparing and holding the Year of Legal Awareness in the CIS in 2027, as well as on the Plan of Multilevel Political Consultations between the foreign ministries of the CIS member states.
The adopted documents are aimed at further developing interaction among CIS member states and strengthening multilateral cooperation.
Particular attention was given to further developing multifaceted cooperation among the CIS member states, strengthening foreign policy coordination and improving mechanisms of interaction. The participants also highlighted the significance of the 35th anniversary of the CIS, marked in 2026.
The meeting covered cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere, tourism, physical culture and sports, as well as youth affairs. The participants reaffirmed their interest in maintaining constructive dialogue and consistently developing mutually beneficial cooperation.
The discussions were held in restricted and expanded formats. Participants also considered preparations for the upcoming meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State. Proposals were put forward to expand trade and economic ties, develop efficient transport and logistics chains, intensify humanitarian and youth exchanges, advance digital cooperation and jointly address modern challenges and security threats.
A signing ceremony for a number of documents was held following the meeting. Among them was a Protocol Decision on holding the next meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers.
The participants also adopted a decision, initiated by Turkmenistan, to declare 2029 the Year of Transport Connectivity of the Commonwealth in the CIS. In addition, decisions were signed on the draft Action Plan for preparing and holding the Year of Legal Awareness in the CIS in 2027, as well as on the Plan of Multilevel Political Consultations between the foreign ministries of the CIS member states.
The adopted documents are aimed at further developing interaction among CIS member states and strengthening multilateral cooperation.
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