The concept of Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in 2026, along with the corresponding action plan, was presented in Minsk during a meeting of the Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary Representatives of the CIS member states. The document was detailed by the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the CIS statutory and other … [Read more...]
Turkmen-Russian High-Level Consultations Focus on Regional Security and Strategic Partnership
On 29 January 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the deputy foreign minister of Russia, Mikhail Galuzin. During the talks, the parties discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda, including the schedule of upcoming inter-state contacts, avenues for further developing trade and … [Read more...]
The CIS Through the Lens – Beauty Without Borders: #1 | Volga River, Russia
Dear Readers, In 2026, Turkmenistan holds the chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). One of the primary focus of this chairmanship is cultural and humanitarian cooperation—fostering closer ties between nations and strengthening mutual understanding. nCa launches a new series featuring photo collections of the picturesque landscapes found across the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Assumes CIS Chairmanship: Focus on Security, Economy, and Connectivity
Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Russia and Plenipotentiary Representative to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Esen Aydogdyev, presented the country's Concept for its 2026 CIS Chairmanship during a meeting of the Commission on Economic Affairs under the CIS Economic Council in Moscow on 22 January 2026. Aydogdyev outlined the key priorities for Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
Economies of Central Asia Show Robust Growth Amid Slowdown in CIS – UN Report
Most countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia maintain strong economic growth momentum, despite an overall slowdown in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Georgia region. These findings are presented in the new UN report "World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026." According to the report, following 4.6 per cent growth in 2024, the region’s GDP is … [Read more...]
CIS Heads of State Summit to Be Held in Turkmenistan’s “Awaza” in October 2026 – Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Valentina Matviyenko Hold Phone Conversation
A phone conversation took place on 30 December 2025, between the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matviyenko, according to the state news agency TDH. During the discussion, the sides … [Read more...]
Traditional December Summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States: Year-End Review and Future Plans
On 22 December 2025, in St. Petersburg, leaders from member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) gathered for their traditional informal pre-New Year summit. Participants included: Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to Attend Informal CIS Summit in St. Petersburg
On 21 December 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov departed for a working visit to St.Petersburg, Russia, to participate in the informal High-Level Summit of the Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), TDH reports. "Informal CIS summits have become an important platform allowing the leaders of CIS member states to maintain close dialogue. Unlike … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers (6 December 2025)
Dear participants of the meeting! At the initiative of Turkmenistan, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus the Resolution "2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust", which became one of the significant political events. In this regard, I would like to note that a number of important international events were held in 2025. The significance of the … [Read more...]
Oguljahan Atabayeva Holds Series of Working Meetings in St. Petersburg on the Sidelines of the “Fashion Commonwealth” Forum
During her working visit to St. Petersburg, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Supporting to Children in Need of Guardianship, held a number of productive meetings with heads of Russian charitable and public organizations. The meeting with Ekaterina Dibrova, President of the V.P. Filatov … [Read more...]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation Showcases Its Achievements at the International “Fashion Commonwealth” Forum in St. Petersburg
On 19 November 2025, a Turkmen delegation headed by Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President for Medical Activities of the Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, arrived in St. Petersburg at the personal invitation of Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. The primary … [Read more...]
Heads of security and intelligence agencies of CIS countries met In Samarkand
On 17 October 2025, the 21st meeting of the Conference of Heads of Security and Intelligence Agencies of CIS Member States on intelligence activities took place in Samarkand, reported the CIS Executive Committee. The event was attended by delegations from the special services of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and … [Read more...]
Security, economy, logistics: The President of Turkmenistan outlined the priorities of cooperation in the CIS
During the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), held in Tajikistan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a speech in which he emphasized the role of the CIS as a format for equal and respectful interaction. The speech was devoted to key aspects of cooperation within the Commonwealth, including … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to Assume CIS Chairmanship in 2026
At the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit held in Dushanbe, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon announced that Turkmenistan will take over the CIS chairmanship in 2026. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed gratitude for the trust placed in his country and outlined Turkmenistan’s priorities for the chairmanship period. He emphasized … [Read more...]
CIS summit in Dushanbe: Launch of ‘CIS+,’ Turkmenistan Takes Chairmanship, and Key Security Package Approved
On 10 October 2025, a regular meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State was held in Dushanbe under the chairmanship of President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The summit was attended by: • Azerbaijan - President Ilham Aliyev • Armenia - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan • Belarus - President Alexander Lukashenko • Kazakhstan - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev • … [Read more...]
Dushanbe to host CIS and “Central Asia–Russia” Summits
On 9–10 October 2025, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, will host a series of high-level meetings in the formats of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia: • Summit of Heads of State in the “Central Asia–Russia” format• Meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State• Meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers On 9 October, the Presidents of Tajikistan, … [Read more...]
CIS Heads of Government session held in Minsk – Turkmenistan to host next meeting
On 29 September 2025, Minsk hosted the regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), bringing together prime-ministers and senior representatives of member states to discuss key issues of economic, scientific-technological, and humanitarian cooperation. Turkmenistan was represented at the meeting by Deputy Chairman of … [Read more...]
CIS on the Brink of Major Summits: Permanent Representatives in Minsk Shape Agendas for Upcoming High-Level Meetings
The latest meeting of the Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary Representatives of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to its statutory and other bodies took place on 19 August 2025 at the CIS headquarters in Minsk. Turkmenistan was represented by Ambassador Nazarguly Shaguliyev. During the meeting, the representatives drafted the agendas for the upcoming sessions of … [Read more...]
30 Years of Neutrality: CIS Celebrates Turkmenistan’s Peaceful Policy and Constructive Partnership
On 23 July 2025, a ceremonial event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality took place in Minsk. The event was organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Belarus, according to the Press Service of the CIS Executive Committee. The meeting was opened by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belarus and Permanent Plenipotentiary … [Read more...]
An Unforgettable Summer for Turkmen Schoolchildren in Belarus: Unity, Friendship, and Cultural Dialogue
This summer, ten talented schoolchildren from Turkmenistan had an unforgettable experience during a ten-day stay in the Republic of Belarus. They took part in the 10th International Cultural and Educational Forum of CIS Member States titled “Children of the Commonwealth,” held from July 7 to 16 at the National Children’s Educational and Health Center “Zubryonok,” beautifully … [Read more...]
“Children of the CIS” in Belarus: A Kaleidoscope of Central Asian Cultures
The Republic of Belarus is hosting the “Children of the Commonwealth of Independent States” forum, bringing together young delegates from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Organized by the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS and the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus with … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Participates in Meeting of CIS Capital Police Department Heads
On 11 July, the fifth Meeting of Heads of Capital Subdivisions of Internal Affairs Bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Astana. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan under the coordination of the Bureau for Coordinating Combating Organized Crime and Other Dangerous Types of Crime in CIS Member States, … [Read more...]
Children of the CIS countries in Minsk: Belarus Unites Youth for Shared History and Future
On 7 July 2025, the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War in Minsk hosted the grand opening of the 10th International Cultural and Educational Forum "Children of the Commonwealth of Independent States." The event brought together schoolchildren from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan participated in CIS Heads of Government Council Meeting in Dushanbe
On 5 June 2025, a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) took place in Dushanbe. The meeting brought together prime ministers from Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, and Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan was represented by Deputy Prime Minister for the Financial and Economic … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the regular meeting of the CIS Ministerial Council and the meeting in the Central Asia-Russia format
On 11 April 2025, in Almaty, a delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov took part in a regular meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The event was attended by the heads of the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan took part in the informal CIS summit in Russia
On Wednesday, 25 December 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the informal summit of the CIS heads of state, which was held in the Leningrad Region, Russia. The summit was also attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr … [Read more...]
CIS Road Builders Meeting: a new stage of co-operation in infrastructure development
On November 15, 2024, the 48th meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States Intergovernmental Council of Road Builders was held at the Archabil Hotel. This landmark event brought together leading experts, engineers and representatives of government agencies to discuss issues related to the development of motorways, the use of modern technologies, materials and equipment. … [Read more...]
Innovations in the road sector of Turkmenistan discussed in Ashgabat
On November 15, the 48th meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of Road Builders of the CIS countries convened in Ashgabat. Held in a hybrid format, the meeting brought together representatives from road, transport, and research organizations of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Associate members of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan invites CIS countries to participate in infrastructure projects toward South Asia – this is powerful idea with enormous potential
Tariq Saeedi Turkmenistan has invited the CIS countries to take part in the emerging and planned infrastructure projects aimed at connectivity with South Asia and beyond. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in his speech at the summit of the heads of state of CIS, floated the idea. The summit was held in Moscow on 8 October 2024. Here is the relevant portion from the speech … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan took part in the CIS summit
On 8 October 2024, a regular meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of State was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The meeting was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz … [Read more...]
Today, the President of Turkmenistan will take part in the CIS Summit
On 7 October 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for a two-day working visit to Russia to participate in the summit of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, to be held on 8 October. The heads of state will exchange views on cooperation within the CIS and decide on the chairmanship of the Commonwealth in 2025. The summit will also … [Read more...]
CIS Approves Action Plan for Enhanced International Transport Corridors
The action plan for optimizing infrastructure and developing international transport corridors passing through the territories of the CIS member states for the period up to 2030 was approved at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States held in Ashgabat on 24 May 2024. The action plan aims to strengthen cooperation between … [Read more...]
CIS Strengthens Cooperation in Energy, Chemical Industry, and Environmental Protection
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member countries have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, chemical industries, and environmental protection. This decision comes after a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government in Ashgabat, where relevant concepts and action plans were approved. These documents were developed taking into account the need to reach … [Read more...]
Ashgabat Declared “City of New Sports Opportunities in the CIS”
The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of Government has declared Ashgabat the "City of New Sports Opportunities," according to a press release from the CIS Executive Committee on 24 May 2024. The council also instructed the CIS Council for Physical Culture and Sports to develop a 2024-2025 Action Plan to realize this initiative. Turkmenistan has a … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government
On 24 May 2024, a regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in Ashgabat. The meeting was attended by: Azerbaijan - Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev Belarus - Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko Kazakhstan - Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov Kyrgyzstan - Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan met with the CIS Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with Sergei Lebedev, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. Lebedev is in Ashgabat for the upcoming meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government. The discussion highlighted Turkmenistan's active participation in the CIS, emphasizing its commitment to … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan intends to further strengthen relations with the CIS, the National Leader of the Turkmen people says
On Wednesday, 22 May 2024, the National leader of Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with Sergei Lebedev, Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Arkadag Berdimuhamedov wished success to the upcoming meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS. During the meeting, it was emphasized that one of the priority aspects of the … [Read more...]
Meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with the CIS Secretary General
On 21 May 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with the Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev, who arrived in Ashgabat to discuss preparations for the upcoming session of the Council of the Heads of Government. The parties discussed organizational issues related to the meeting, to take place on 24 May 2024 in Ashgabat. During the … [Read more...]
CIS Border Chiefs met in Uzbekistan to address Central Asian security challenges
On 28 March 2024, Khiva, Uzbekistan hosted the 8th regional meeting of heads of border agencies from CIS member states, according to the CIS Executive Committee. The event was attended by delegations of the border agencies of Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, the Coordination Service of the Council of Commanders of the … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan took part in the informal CIS summit in Russia
On Tuesday, 26 December 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in an informal summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in St. Petersburg. The summit was attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of … [Read more...]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Joins CIS Informal Summit in St. Petersburg
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan embarked on a working visit to the Russian Federation today, 26 December 2023, to participate in an informal summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders. President of Turkmenistan maintains a regular presence at CIS summits. "Turkmenistan, which, by virtue of its neutral status, is an associate member of the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s trade turnover with the CIS countries exceeded $2.6 billion (Updated)
Turkmenistan's foreign trade turnover with the states of the Commonwealth of Independent States in January-October 2023 exceeded US $2.6 billion or 16.5% of the country’s total foreign trade turnover. This was stated by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Khojamyrat Geldimyradov, speaking at a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan and information structures of the CIS Executive Committee discuss information collaboration
On 22 November 2023, a delegation from Turkmenistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a series of fruitful meetings with representatives of the CIS Executive Committee and the Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation (IFHC) in Moscow. The Turkmen delegation, led by Murad Ozbekbayev, Head of the Information and Analytical Department of the MFA, and Akmuhammed … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Kyrgyzstan
Here is slightly paraphrased translation of the speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the CIS Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on 13 September 2023: Dear Heads of State, Dear members of the delegations! First of all, let me express my gratitude to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Nurgozhoyevich Japarov for organizing this meeting, … [Read more...]
CIS Summit in Bishkek – Security and Economy Top Priorities in Turkmenistan President’s Speech – A number of documents adopted, including a Statement on international relations in a multipolar world
nCa Report On 13 October 2023, the CIS Summit of the Heads of state was held in Bishkek under the chairmanship of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov. The summit was attended by: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev President of Russia Vladimir Putin … [Read more...]
Kyrgyzstan hosted a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers
On 12 October 2023, Bishkek hosted a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States on the eve of the CIS summit. The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev, was attended by the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Deputy … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan to attend CIS Summit in Bishkek today
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has left on a working visit to the Kyrgyz Republic to participate in the Summit of the CIS Council of Heads of State, TDH reports. After flying to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the presidential airliner landed at Manas International Airport, where the head of state was met by officials. Turkmenistan, being an associate … [Read more...]
FMs of Russia and Central Asian countries will meet in Samarkand next week
On 14 April 2023, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the sixth meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia and Central Asia – Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports. The event will discuss promising areas of six-party cooperation in the … [Read more...]
National Leader of the Turkmen people met with the Secretary General of the CIS
On Thursday, 23 March, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Independent States Sergey Lebedev. Lebedev, who heads the observer mission for the parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan noted that all stages of the election campaign are … [Read more...]
Humanitarian cooperation discussed at the regular meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers in Samarkand
The meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held on 14 April 2023 in Samarkand. The event was attended by foreign ministers and high-ranking officials of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, as well as CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev. In a broad … [Read more...]