"We are constantly coordinating positions on key global and regional issues. Moreover, our approaches regarding them are traditionally close or completely coincide," Putin said at a meeting of the expanded Council of CIS Heads of State.
All CIS countries advocate the formation of a just world order with the central role of the UN, he added.
"In the current difficult situation in the world, it is extremely important that all CIS states advocate the formation of a just world order based on universally recognized principles of international law with the central role of the United Nations," the president noted.
On CIS Cooperation
The CIS leaders have discussed cooperation within the framework of the commonwealth and international issues, and also advocate deepening cooperation, President Putin pointed out.
"We frankly discussed topical issues of cooperation within the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States, exchanged views on regional and international issues. Important decisions have been agreed upon that determine the development of the CIS both for the coming year and for the future," he said.
In addition, Putin noted that the CIS is developing, and all the leaders of the states gathered at the summit are in favor of further deepening cooperation.
"We believe that the establishment of close cooperation with the BRICS through the participation of the CIS... has strengthened the position of our cooperation, our commonwealth in world affairs," Putin added.
BRICS is gaining momentum and is becoming very attractive to many countries, Putin emphasized.
"Russia is chairing the BRICS this year. This organization is gaining momentum and is becoming very attractive to many countries. As you know, we expanded this organization last year, now all new members and those who are interested in joining the work of this respected international forum will participate," he said.
On Russia's Trade With CIS Countries
Russia's trade with CIS countries has increased by 7.7% in January-July, despite the volatility of global markets, Vladimir Putin put forward.
"Positive macroeconomic and economic dynamics are observed throughout the CIS. The GDP of the commonwealth members is growing at a good pace, and mutual trade and investment ties are strengthening. For example, Russia's trade with the CIS countries has grown by 7.7% in just seven months, despite the volatility of global markets," he stated.
On Import Substitution in CIS
The import substitution processes in the CIS space is proceeding rapidly and strengthening the technical sovereignty of the countries, Putin underscored.
"Import substitution processes are proceeding rapidly and thus the technological sovereignty of our country is being strengthened," he said.
Close coordination of the CIS countries on the foreign policy track is of great importance, Putin added.
"Of course, close coordination of the Commonwealth countries on the foreign policy track is of great importance. This is facilitated by regular meetings of foreign ministers, inter-ministerial consultations, during which discussions on pressing issues and regional issues are carried out, as well as coordinated approaches are developed," the Russian president said.
On Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism
The fight against terrorism, extremism and crime are key areas of joint work of the CIS countries, Putin emphasized.
"Traditionally, the key area of joint work within the Commonwealth is the fight against terrorism and extremism, organized crime, drug trafficking, and corruption. This is facilitated by the well-established operational cooperation between the law enforcement agencies and the competent authorities of our countries," he said.
On Settlements in National Currencies
The settlements in national currencies in the CIS space exceed 85% and continue to increase, President Putin stated.
"Through joint efforts, a stable and independent financial infrastructure is being created — the use of national currencies in mutual settlements is expanding — their share in commercial transactions between CIS members already exceeds 85%," he noted.