The first special guest and "CIS+1" initiative; What was Pazhkian's special offer at the Turkmenistan summit?

The first special guest and "CIS+1" initiative; What was Pazhkian's special offer at the Turkmenistan summit?

Sanaz Naghizadeh - IRNA political reporter

The "CIS+1" initiative, consultation with the leaders of the regional countries and an emphasis on the expansion of multilateral cooperation were the most important axes in President Pazhkyan's trip to Turkmenistan; A trip that can provide an opportunity to strengthen Iran's political and economic ties with the Commonwealth of Nations and take advantage of the country's transition and geopolitical capabilities in order to break the enemy's blockade.

🔹 The importance of Iran's presence at the meeting of the Council of Heads of the Commonwealth of Nations, beyond the ceremonial status of a special guest, goes back to the possibility of implementing initiatives that can provide a more coherent relationship between Iran and the countries of this group. Pazhkian's proposal to establish the "Commonwealth of Independent States plus Iran" or "CIS+1" mechanism was one of the central axes of his speech; An initiative that can open the way for the parties to examine the capabilities of cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, transition and investments.