ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 9. Russian
President Vladimir Putin will pay a visit to Turkmenistan on
October 9, 2026, to take part in the Summit of Heads of State of
the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Trend reports via the press
service of the Turkmen Government.
The primary objective of President Putin’s visit is to
participate in the CIS summit, which will be held at the National
Tourist Zone Awaza, located on the Caspian coast.
This high-level meeting is expected to convene the leaders of
CIS member states to discuss critical areas of cooperation,
including economic integration, regional stability, and
multilateral coordination within the organization.
The Commonwealth of Independent States was established in 1991
after the dissolution of the Soviet Union to promote regional
cooperation in political, economic, and humanitarian spheres. The
CIS Economic Council coordinates efforts to implement joint
economic policies, develop transport and energy networks, and
foster trade integration. The CIS chairmanship passed from
Tajikistan to Turkmenistan on January 1, 2026.
