CIS Economic Affairs Meeting Held at the Exhibition Center (VDNKh) Under the Chairmanship of Turkmenistan

An important meeting of the Commission on Economic Affairs under the CIS Economic Council was held in the historic Pavilion 71 of the VDNKh in Moscow. The meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan, once again confirming Ashgabat's active stance in shaping the modern architecture of cooperation within the Commonwealth space.

The meeting reviewed drafts of several documents planned for submission to the CIS Economic Council and the Council of Heads of Government. This was reported by the Economic Cooperation Department of the CIS Executive Committee. The agenda covered various fields, from high-tech metallurgy to the transparency of financial flows. One of the central issues was the discussion of the Concept for the Digital Transformation of the Mining and Metallurgical Complex. This document aims to unite the technological capacities of CIS countries and introduce smart management systems into one of the key sectors of the economy.

The Commission discussed in detail the Interstate Radio Navigation Program for 2027–2030. Essentially, this involves creating a unified "navigation shield" and coordination system to ensure safety and precision of movement across the vast area of the Commonwealth.

A significant moment was the discussion of the protocol on the automatic exchange of tax information. Now, the tax services of member states will be able to automatically view the shareholdings of individuals and legal entities in companies across the CIS. The full-scale launch of the system is planned for 2028–2029.

Members of the Commission assessed the progress of the program in the field of remote sensing of the Earth and geodesy. The creation of the Geoportal for the Unified Spatial Data Infrastructure will allow CIS countries to exchange best practices in cadastral accounting and real estate registration, as well as use satellite data for highly accurate monitoring.

On the eve of the 35th anniversary of the Commonwealth, the VDNKh venue will become the center of large-scale celebrations. It is planned that national pavilions will serve as the main showcase for our countries' achievements and hospitality.

The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled for April 22, and on March 31, a joint meeting with the Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary Representatives will be held, where Turkmenistan will continue to put forward initiatives for economic integration.