CIS Leaders Issue Statement on 35th Anniversary of Commonwealth

Leaders of CIS countries have adopted a statement marking the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth. The document summarizes the organization's activities, outlines tasks for expanding mutually beneficial cooperation, countering modern challenges and threats, and adapting the CIS to new realities to ensure peace, good neighborliness, and progress within the Commonwealth. Particular attention is given to developing trade, transport, ICT, legal standards, science, education, culture, and youth exchanges. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of historical memory, and the intention to continue cooperation based on principles of sovereignty, equality, and mutual respect.