BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 11. The CIS
Economic Council reviewed cooperation in agriculture, including
food security and mutual trade in agricultural products, during its
111th meeting in Ashgabat.
This was reflected in a statement published by the CIS Executive
Committee on September 11. The report on the activities of the CIS
Intergovernmental Council on Agro-Industrial Complex for 2023-2025
was presented at the meeting.
The report noted that the council is fulfilling its objectives
and that its work is contributing to the development of cooperation
in the agricultural sector.
During the reporting period, the council considered issues
related to food security in CIS member states, expanding mutual
trade in agricultural products and updating the regulatory
framework for the agro-industrial sector.
Meanwhile, agricultural cooperation has remained one of the
practical areas of economic interaction within the CIS, with member
states working to facilitate agricultural trade, strengthen food
security and coordinate approaches to regulation in the
agro-industrial sector. The CIS framework includes a free-trade
regime covering agricultural goods among participating states,
although the precise arrangements differ between countries.
Turkmenistan participates in CIS economic cooperation as an
associate member and has been involved in discussions on
agricultural and trade issues within the Commonwealth. The sector
is also significant for Turkmenistan's domestic economy, with crop
production and livestock farming forming important parts of its
agricultural system.
