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Lukashenko calls for consolidation in CIS

BISHKEK, 13 October (BelTA) – The time has come for serious consolidation within the CIS, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that there are plenty of examples of successful work in the CIS. This is confirmed, among other things, by the packed agenda of the summit, which includes, for example, a number of important joint statements. "This confirms that the countries have common approaches to such topical issues as freedom of religion, the inadmissibility of language discrimination, the harmonization of public administration systems in digital technologies," the head of state said.

The president emphasized the importance of adopting a statement on interstate relations in a multipolar world: "In general, it reflects our common vision of the world order, with the exception of the paragraph proposing to express concern over the politicization of international courts. But even this mild wording was not supported by everyone. Why do we need these international courts? Especially in our relations. Moreover, we understand, especially now, why they are doing this."

"Apparently, someone hasn't been affected by this yet. Someday you will want to help children, give them a piece of childhood, shelter them from bombings and shelling, and you will be put on the international wanted list for this," the Belarusian leader said.

He stressed that in the context of a rapidly changing situation, the demand for a more just world order, for the associations that are looking for ways to advance cooperation, peaceful coexistence, legal guarantees of development and elimination of discrimination on the basis of religion or income level is greater than ever. "Our CIS is just one of such associations," the head of state is convinced. “Why don't we all appreciate it? We have accumulated vast experience in constructive work, which is of interest outside the CIS. Other integration associations have their eyes on it. But for many it's like an eyesore."

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