The CIS summit was held in an online format today. Alexander Lukashenko took part in it. The Commonwealth of Independent States turns 30! Our country presides over the Union this jubilee year. The CIS has turned into the leading integration area in the post-Soviet space. As our President noted, the organization became the shelter for the former republics protecting them from chaos and economic collapse after the Soviet Union broke up!
Despite critics for the Commonwealth’s ineffectiveness, it managed not only to preserve, but also to strengthen ties in various fields: from politics to culture! The leaders jointly decide how to adapt the Commonwealth to current realities and counter threats.
Belarus has faced unprecedented sanctions and external pressure this year. Each of the countries of the Commonwealth has its own problems. In this regard, our President considers it necessary to take further steps in uniting efforts to jointly protect their interests in the world market. This means the activation of trade, investment processes, minimization of artificial barriers.
As the Chairman of the Commonwealth, Alexander Lukashenko moderated the summit. He supported Azerbaijan and Armenia in the intention not to bring conflicts between the countries to the CIS platform. The Belarusian leader also welcomed the new Prime Minister of Moldova. Moldova urges for the elimination of barriers in mutual trade! The Russian leader expressed concern about the situation in Afghanistan, which carries risks not only for Central Asia, but also for the entire CIS space. The countries need to intensify joint efforts, primarily in the counter-terrorist and anti-drug sector! Kyrgyzstan, in its turn, offered to organize humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. The Belarusian President asked the CIS Executive Committee to analyze every proposal in order to quickly implement it. The heads of states have appointed Kazakhstan the new Chairman of the Commonwealth next year.
Alexander Lukashenko: CIS countries need to unite efforts to protect interests in the world market
15 октября 2021












