Afghanistan, May 10 -- Seven CIS states gathered in New Delhi to jointly commemorate the 80th Victory Day of WWII, honoring shared sacrifices and history.

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Uzbekistan, seven of the 12 member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) came together in New Delhi to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the World War II 1941-1945.

Dr. S. Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, who served as Chief Guest in the celebration in a message shared on X, emphasized the enduring significance of the victory over fascism in 1945, noting, "The contribution that Indians made to this defining event is well known. Today is an occasion for hope and optimism, u...