A meeting of the leaders of the CIS countries was held

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev participated in the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Independent States. In his speech, the head of our state expressed his point of view on the important directions of strengthening the partnership within the CIS.

In accordance with the agenda, the heads of the delegations exchanged views on the development of multilateral cooperation within the organization and the results achieved in this regard, discussed the issues of further expansion of relations in the political, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.

In his speech, the head of our state expressed his point of view on the important directions of strengthening the partnership within the CIS. The importance of achieving consistent economic growth in the Commonwealth countries was noted.Also, in order to expand relations in the field of mutual innovative cooperation and youth, the President proposed to hold the first congress of young scientists of the CIS countries under the slogan "Youth Supporter of Innovation" in Uzbekistan next year.

The decision to declare St. Petersburg the capital of culture of the CIS in 2023 was supported. In 2024, Samarkand was nominated to be named the capital of culture. In addition, the head of our state proposed to hold the Commonwealth Open Chess Cup every year.

At the end of his speech, the leader of Uzbekistan approved the extension of the powers of the Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee - Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev for another term and wished success to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov in his work as chairman of the organization in 2023.

As a result of the summit, a number of important documents on various fields of multilateral cooperation were adopted.