TURKMENBASHI, Turkmenistan,
October 9. President of Belarus Alexander
Lukashenko called Azerbaijan's decision to assume the chairmanship
of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) for the first time
in 2028 historic, Trend’s special correspondent reports.
"A new stage in our organization's development is the decision
by the esteemed Ilham Heydarovich to assume the chairmanship for
the first time in 2028. This is undoubtedly a historic moment,"
Lukashenko stated at the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of
State in Turkmenistan.
The Belarusian leader also highlighted Azerbaijan's role in
strengthening economic cooperation within the Commonwealth.
According to him, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Kazakhstan possess
significant resources and potential to serve as the driving forces
behind the CIS's development.
Lukashenko emphasized the need for more proactive measures
regarding economic cooperation, noting that the economy should form
the foundation of unity among the Commonwealth states.
"In this regard, he welcomed the statements made at the summit
by the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia concerning the development
of logistics capabilities for the movement of goods," the statement
read.
Lukashenko also thanked Uzbekistan for agreeing to lead the
organization in 2027.
