Pashinyan Attends CIS Summit in Turkmenistan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan traveled to Turkmenistan to participate in a summit of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders. The gathering marked the 35th anniversary of the organization, which comprises nine member states. The high-level meeting convened regional leaders to coordinate on issues of mutual concern, including security matters affecting member nations. The CIS, a political and economic union of former Soviet republics, uses such summits to align positions on regional challenges and foster cooperation among its members. Pashinyan's attendance reflects Armenia's continued participation in the organization's diplomatic affairs.