Turkmenistan Takes Over CIS Chairmanship from Tajikistan

As of January 1, 2026, the chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) has transitioned from Tajikistan to Turkmenistan, according to the Government of Turkmenistan.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has previously stated that the country intends to contribute to the full realization of the organization’s potential during its chairmanship, The Caspian Post reports, citing Trend.

Turkmenistan views the assumption of the CIS chairmanship as a sign of respect and trust from all member states, as well as recognition of the country’s contribution to the development of the Commonwealth, he said.

He also noted that Turkmenistan plans to develop a CIS chairmanship concept reflecting its vision and approaches to the further advancement of interstate cooperation, taking into account what the country considers the most relevant needs. The concept has not yet been made public.