On October 10, the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, will host the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Heads of State Summit. One of the central topics will be the upcoming transfer of the CIS chairmanship to Turkmenistan beginning January 1, 2026. It is also expected that the next summit will be held in Ashgabat.

This was announced by Yuri Ushakov, assistant to the President of Russia. Leaders from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are expected to attend. The summit will begin with a meeting of delegation heads and CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev, followed by a broader discussion session.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan will take part in the summit, highlighting the country’s active and neutral position within the CIS framework.

Key agreements are expected to be signed following the summit, aimed at boosting cooperation and regional security. These include:

• A counterterrorism and anti-extremism cooperation program for 2026–2028;

• A border security strengthening plan through 2030;

• A military cooperation concept until 2030;

• A joint declaration on the 80th anniversary of the United Nations;

• Documents on joint efforts against transnational crime.

It is also anticipated that Sergey Lebedev’s mandate as CIS Secretary General will be extended for another three-year term.

Turkmenistan’s future leadership of the CIS will provide new opportunities to strengthen regional stability, enhance economic collaboration, and promote interconnected transportation systems.