The CEI operates in a flexible manner to promote intergovernmental, inter-parliamentary and business cooperation.
• Governmental Dimension: composed of the Committee of National Coordinators (CNC), responsible for the CEI cooperation; decisions are approved by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Heads of Government. The annual rotating Presidency is held in turn by each of the 18 CEI Member States.
• Parliamentary Dimension: CEI representatives of national Parliaments cooperate and meet in the framework of the Parliamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary Committee and the General Committees (on Political and Home Affairs; on Economic Affairs; on Cultural Affairs).
• Business Dimension: promotes an active participation of the business communities of the CEI Member States in a bottom-up approach, fostering inputs, open discussions and recommendations for cooperation.
• Governmental Dimension: composed of the Committee of National Coordinators (CNC), responsible for the CEI cooperation; decisions are approved by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and the Heads of Government. The annual rotating Presidency is held in turn by each of the 18 CEI Member States.
• Parliamentary Dimension: CEI representatives of national Parliaments cooperate and meet in the framework of the Parliamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary Committee and the General Committees (on Political and Home Affairs; on Economic Affairs; on Cultural Affairs).
• Business Dimension: promotes an active participation of the business communities of the CEI Member States in a bottom-up approach, fostering inputs, open discussions and recommendations for cooperation.