Sputnik is live as the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States Summit takes place in Bishkek.
During the event, key issues such as strengthening cooperation in trade, economy, culture, and humanitarian efforts will be discussed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the summit of the CIS Council of Heads of State. During the summit, the CIS leaders will sum up the results of the interaction within the organization in 2023, identify key goals for the future, and exchange views on the latest global and regional developments.
The Russian president will also brief his counterparts on the priorities of Russia's CIS chairmanship in 2024.
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