# CIS countries’ historic choice to unite has proved worthwhile, statement says

https://mins.news/en/item/93002

- TASS, 2026-10-09 11:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2199805

> In a statement marking 35 years since the Commonwealth’s founding, CIS heads of state said member countries’ decision to pool their efforts and potential had proved worthwhile. They described the growing role of regional associations as a global trend and the CIS as a platform for strategic partnership and dialogue.