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Vladimir Putin has been elected the new President of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS member countries

September 16, 2004, Astana, Kazakhstan

This decision was taken at the 38th CIS summit that opened in Astana, Kazakhstan. Mr Putin gave a positive appraisal of the work done by his predecessor as president of the council, Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma.

The leaders of the CIS member countries first held talks in a restricted format and later were joined by the member countries’ delegations for the session of the Council of Heads of States.

The fight against terrorism was the main subject of discussion.

September 16, 2004, Astana, Kazakhstan