A commission comprised of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) member nations convened in Almaty to discuss the peaceful applications of atomic energy. Representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Russia, and Armenia – despite Armenia’s shifting foreign policy towards Europe – participated in the meeting. Uzbekistan joined the discussions remotely via video conference. The meeting focused on collaborative efforts and developments related to the non-military use of nuclear technologies. This gathering underscores continued cooperation within the CIS on atomic energy initiatives. It took place against a backdrop of heightened global geopolitical instability, though the meeting’s agenda remained focused on peaceful applications. The commission’s work aims to foster regional collaboration in areas like medicine, agriculture, and industry utilizing nuclear technology.