Putin: Expanding Partnerships in CIS Serves Member Countries’ Interests

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that expanding partnerships in various sectors within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) meets the fundamental interests of the people of the organization’s member countries. At an informal CIS summit, Putin emphasized the importance of working together to address challenges in socioeconomic development, strengthen stability, and ensure shared security. He highlighted the shared vision of CIS member countries on global governance, advocating for a fair world order with the United Nations playing a central role. Putin underscored the significance of maintaining similar approaches to key global and regional challenges within the Commonwealth. He also extended New Year wishes of good health, happiness, peace, well-being, and prosperity to the leaders and citizens of the CIS. Established in 1991, the Commonwealth of Independent States aims to promote cooperation in trade and military policies and uphold border recognition among former USSR states, excluding the Baltic States. The CIS has no formal political institution and includes countries like Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan.