Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, is attending a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which commenced on Monday in Moscow.

The meeting will review the outcomes of joint activities during Russia's presidency in 2024, explore prospects for further CIS cooperation, promote economic integration, address traditional and emerging challenges and threats, and enhance cultural and humanitarian relations.

The Council is also expected to approve the multilevel consultations plan between the ministries for 2025 and agree on the date and location of the next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers.

Additionally, the majority of documents will be submitted for consideration to the CIS Council of Heads of State and Council of CIS Heads of Government.

The gathering will first take place in a limited composition, followed by an expanded format.

Farida Abdullayeva

Special correspondent