Countries have benefited from being part of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), as it is easier to face challenges through joint efforts. The head of the Russian government, Mikhail Mishustin, said this in an interview with "Rossiyskaya Gazeta", reportsGazeta.ru:the
"The answer, in my opinion, is obvious. with joint efforts, it is easier to face the challenges that our countries are facing and to solve the problems of improving the quality of life of citizens and strengthening the economy. And joining forces, using each other's strengths provide new opportunities for development," he said, answering the question why it is beneficial to be in the CIS.
The members of the Commonwealth of Nations are Moscow's main partners and closest allies, and Russia remains the largest supplier of the CIS countries, providing them with goods and resources necessary for sustainable development, Mishustin noted.