On January 22, the Moscow Office of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) hosted the first event held in the Commonwealth under Turkmenistan\u2019s chairmanship \u2013 a meeting of the Commission on Economic Affairs under the CIS Economic Council. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan
\nSpeaking at the meeting, Turkmenistan\u2019s Plenipotentiary Representative, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation, and Chairman of the Economic Affairs Commission, E.Aydogdyev, emphasized that Turkmenistan has approached this important mission with the utmost responsibility, fully understanding the scale and scope of the tasks that must be addressed together.
\nE.Aydogdyev briefed the audience on the key areas of the Concept for Turkmenistan\u2019s Presidency of the CIS in 2026. It was emphasized that, in the political sphere, the state\u2019s activities will be aimed at strengthening regional security and trust, promoting the principles of neutrality, and intensifying diplomatic interaction to strengthen the CIS\u2019s role as a platform for peaceful dialogue and mutual understanding.
\nAs emphasized, Turkmenistan intends to use its chairmanship to advance initiatives aimed at strengthening economic, transport, and energy cooperation. The primary reference point here is the CIS Economic Development Strategy for the Period up to 2030.
\nParticular attention will be paid to the CIS\u2019s logistics potential as a link between the regions of Eurasia, the Caspian, Central Asia, and the Middle East. In this context, Turkmenistan will propose declaring 2027 the \u00abYear of CIS Transport Connectivity\u00bb.
\nThe humanitarian dimension will be a key focus of Turkmenistan\u2019s chairmanship. Our country believes that cooperation in education, science, culture, tourism, and media will contribute to strengthening mutual understanding and preserving the spiritual heritage of the peoples of the Commonwealth.
\nAccording to E.Aydogdyev, Turkmenistan will traditionally pay close attention to environmental issues and sustainable development, particularly cooperation in renewable energy and the protection of the Caspian region\u2019s biodiversity. In this regard, the country will make efforts to convene the Second Caspian Environmental Forum in 2026.
\nIn conclusion, E.Aydogdyev expressed confidence that Turkmenistan\u2019s chairmanship of the Commonwealth will significantly strengthen the CIS\u2019s position as a platform for equal cooperation and trust, serve to expand economic and transport ties between member states, and harmonize new approaches to the pressing challenges of the 21st century.
\nThose gathered warmly congratulated the representative on the beginning of Turkmenistan\u2019s chairmanship of the CIS, assured him of their full support, and wished him success in his upcoming important work.
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\nOn the same day, E.Aydogdyev met with the CIS Secretary General S.Lebedev.
\nDuring the conversation, an exchange of views took place on joint work within the framework of Turkmenistan\u2019s chairmanship of the CIS in 2026, and the implementation of planned events at a high organizational and substantive level.
\nS.Lebedev assured the Ambassador that the Executive Committee will provide all necessary assistance for the successful operation of Turkmenistan and the implementation of the provisions of the Concept of the country\u2019s chairmanship in the CIS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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