CIS leaders reviewed the year's outcomes during their discussions.

The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, participated in an informal meeting of the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) held in St. Petersburg. During the meeting, the leaders of the CIS countries reviewed the outcomes of cooperation for 2024 and outlined key areas for collaboration in the upcoming period.

According to the press service of the Uzbek head of state, the discussions primarily focused on deepening economic cooperation within the Commonwealth. The summit participants emphasized the need to intensify efforts to promote intra-regional trade and strengthen production cooperation among member countries.

Special attention was given to the prospects for expanding partnerships in innovative sectors. The heads of state exchanged views on developing cooperation in establishing advanced engineering schools, modernizing internet technologies, advancing the big data industry, supporting the creative economy, as well as in the fields of "green" energy and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. A significant emphasis was placed on the importance of implementing digital solutions across various sectors of the economy.

During the meeting, there was also a thorough exchange of views on pressing regional and international issues. The leaders of the CIS countries discussed ways to strengthen practical cooperation within the Commonwealth aimed at countering common challenges and security threats.