On November 19, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin kicked off the regular meeting of the council of the heads of government of CIS member countries.

“The cooperation between CIS member states is strengthening. The turnover is increasing, as an evidence of recovery from crisis,” Putin said in his opening remarks.

As a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reports from the scene, the main task, according to Putin is to maintain the growth pace and continue discussion of the urgent issues.

The heads of government are scheduled to consider 22 draft documents aimed at further development of cooperation.