WATCH: Putin Leads CIS Summit in Turkmenistan as Russia Pushes Regional Unity | Times Now World

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Russian President Vladimir Putin joined leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Avaza, Turkmenistan, on Friday for a summit focused on regional cooperation. Addressing the gathering, Putin said the CIS had established itself as a respected regional integration bloc over its 35-year history, helping preserve and expand economic, social, cultural and humanitarian ties among its members. The summit, chaired by Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, was attended by leaders from Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also attended, marking his first participation in the summit, according to the supplied report. Putin held separate meetings with Pezeshkian and Berdimuhamedov after arriving in Turkmenistan. The gathering highlights ongoing diplomatic engagement between Russia, Iran and former Soviet republics across the Eurasian region. Follow Times Now World for the latest updates on Pu

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