The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, took part in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CIS Member States (CIS Foreign Ministers), which was held on October 12 in the city of Bishkek, reports the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
During the meeting, the heads of foreign affairs agencies discussed current events in the international arena, as well as the state and prospects of cooperation in three key areas: politics, economics and culture. The parties paid special attention to preparations for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
In addition, issues of interregional cooperation, security, and the fight against international terrorism and organized crime were discussed at the meeting.
During the meeting, the following documents were approved for subsequent submission to heads of state for signature:
- Agreement on the establishment of the International Center for Risk Assessment of Legalization (Laundering) of Proceeds from Crime and the Financing of Terrorism;
- Agreement on the formation of the Coordination Council of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States in the field of forensic activities;
- Interstate program of joint measures to combat crime for 2024–2028.
In addition, the heads of the Foreign Ministries of the CIS countries agreed on the Treaty on the Establishment of the International Organization for the Russian Language.
