ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 2. The
chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has
passed from Tajikistan to Turkmenistan as of January 1, 2026,
Trend reports via
the Government of Turkmenistan.
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has previously
stated that the country intends to contribute to the full
realization of the organization’s potential during its
chairmanship.
Turkmenistan views the assumption of the CIS chairmanship as a
sign of respect and trust from all member states, as well as
recognition of the country’s contribution to the development of the
Commonwealth, he said.
He also noted that Turkmenistan plans to develop a CIS
chairmanship concept reflecting its vision and approaches to the
further advancement of interstate cooperation, taking into account
what the country considers the most relevant needs. The concept has
not yet been made public.
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