Awaza Prepares for the CIS Summit: Program of Events from October 7 to 9
Amul Info · · turkmenbasy, balkan
From October 7 to 9, 2026, the Avaza National Tourist Zone will host a series of major international events, culminating in the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting.
As part of Turkmenistan's chairmanship in the CIS in 2026, the Avaza National Tourist Zone is hosting a series of high-level international events. The centerpiece of the program will be the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State on October 9, chaired by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Leaders from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Iran are expected to participate.
The events begin on October 7 with international dialogues on sustainable development and women's empowerment, a CIS IPA healthcare conference, high-level discussions on water resources management for the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers, and a CIS Ministerial Council meeting. On October 8, a consultative meeting of Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan will take place, alongside a national food festival and cultural concerts. On October 9, alongside the CIS summit, the Caspian Ecological Summit and an international exhibition will be held.