Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit Turkmenistan for two key summits: the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) gathering and the Caspian Environmental Summit. These meetings will be held in the Awaza national tourist zone along the Caspian Sea, where leaders from multiple countries will convene to discuss regional cooperation and environmental issues affecting the Caspian region.
In addition to attending the summits, President Putin plans to hold a bilateral meeting with Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The discussions between the two leaders are expected to focus on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring areas of mutual interest.
The summits will also see participation from several other regional leaders, including Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
This visit underscores the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Russia and Turkmenistan, highlighting their commitment to maintaining high-level discussions and consultations on various strategic issues. The summits aim to strengthen cooperation among the participating nations, particularly in addressing shared challenges in the Caspian Sea area.