CIS Council of Heads of Government about to start in Tajikistan Key Topics: Heavy Industry, Air Traffic

Today, on June 5, the capital of Tajikistan is hosting a meeting of the Council of Heads of Governments of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the organisation’s Secretariat announced.

"The draft agenda of the meeting includes 18 issues. Traditionally, in a narrow format, the Council members will exchange opinions on current topics of economic cooperation in the Commonwealth," the statement says, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

In an extended session, prime ministers will discuss cooperation agreements on the development of heavy machinery industries.

The heads of governments are also expected to discuss concepts for the development of cooperation in the field of light industry and the Action Plan for its implementation.

According to the CIS Secretariat’s statement, concepts for harmonising national air traffic management systems among the CIS member states are also on the agenda of talks.

The meeting will also see the adoption of documents establishing the CIS Volunteers Forum and introducing a badge to recognise contributions “For the Development of Tourism in the Commonwealth of Independent States.”

Additionally, the council plans to approve regulatory frameworks aimed at enhancing cooperation in healthcare, interregional and cross-border collaboration, defence, and security.

To recall, on June 4, Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov arrived in Tajikistan to take part in the significant gathering.

Notably, the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government will take place on June 5 in Dushanbe. Representatives from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will be in attendance. 

The 2025 chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States is entrusted to Tajikistan.

For the record, the CIS Council of Heads of Government is one of the key executive bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), a regional organisation formed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Council is tasked with coordinating cooperation among member states in economic, social, and other fields. It meets regularly to develop and implement joint initiatives, approve budgets, and sign multilateral agreements. The Council plays a central role in facilitating integration efforts across the post-Soviet space, especially in areas such as trade, infrastructure, and innovation.              

By Khagan Isayev