History and Foundation
What does CIS stand for?
Commonwealth of Independent States.
What is the highest governing body of the CIS?
The Council of Heads of State.
What document officially established the CIS?
The Agreement on the Establishment of the CIS.
Is Tajikistan a member of the CIS?
Yes
Which city is considered the headquarters of the CIS?
Minsk.
In what year was the CIS established?
1991
Where is the CIS Executive Committee headquartered?
Minsk, Belarus.
In which year was the CIS Charter adopted?
1993
In what year did Tajikistan join the CIS?
1991
Which former Soviet republics never joined the CIS?
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Which three countries signed the agreement establishing the CIS?
Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
Who represents their countries in the Council of Heads of State?
The presidents or other heads of state.
What is the main purpose of the CIS Charter?
To establish the principles, objectives, and organizational structure of the CIS.
In which city was the agreement welcoming Tajikistan and other former Soviet republics into the CIS signed?
Almaty, Kazakhstan
What was the main reason for creating the CIS?
To establish cooperation between former Soviet republics after the dissolution of the USSR.
On what date was the Agreement on the Establishment of the CIS signed?
December 8, 1991
What is the main purpose of the Council of Heads of Government?
To coordinate cooperation in economic, social, and other fields.
What is the main purpose of the CIS Free Trade Area Treaty?
To reduce or eliminate trade barriers between participating countries.
What is one important benefit of Tajikistan's membership in the CIS?
Economic cooperation, trade, and stronger regional relations.
Is the CIS a single country with one central government?
No, it is an intergovernmental organization of independent states.
Where was the Alma-Ata Protocol signed in December 1991?
In Almaty, Kazakhstan.
What is the main permanent executive and administrative body of the CIS?
The CIS Executive Committee.
In which year was the CIS Free Trade Area Treaty signed?
2011
In what year did Tajikistan chair the CIS?
2018
What year did Georgia officially withdraw from the CIS?
2009