A meeting of the council of defence ministers of the CIS member states held in Cholpon-Ata

During the main session, the defence ministers reviewed the implementation of the Concept of military cooperation among the CIS member states for 2026 and discussed current and promising areas for further cooperation in the military sphere.

In addition, proposals for further developing military cooperation among the Commonwealth member states under modern conditions were considered.

During the next part of the meeting, participants discussed the practical application of unmanned systems and robotic complexes in carrying out engineering support tasks during modern combat operations, as well as experience in the combat use of unmanned aerial vehicles in offensive and defensive operations.

Furthermore, the heads of the defence agencies of the CIS member states considered issues related to the further development of army sports and the improvement of the organisation of military-applied sports competitions among the armed forces of the Commonwealth member states.

Following the meeting, the Council of defence Ministers signed a number of documents aimed at further developing mutual cooperation in the military sphere and strengthening the armed forces of the Commonwealth member states.