Chairman of the Standing Committee on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic, Sergei Rachkov, attended a meeting of the IPU Standing Committee on Peace and International Security during the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Luanda, Angola [7e7198f0]. The panel discussion focused on the theme 'Inventory of tools for MPs to engage in dialogue, legislation, oversight and prevention in the pursuit of peace'. Rachkov urged international parliamentary organizations to propose initiatives that promote constructive, mutually respectful, and equal cooperation to counter the escalation of international tensions. He also participated in a meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union's High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism, where the participants discussed the development challenges faced by countries in the Sahel region exposed to terrorism and violent extremism [7e7198f0].
Sergei Rachkov's participation in these meetings highlights Belarus's commitment to promoting peace and international security. By calling for international cooperation and dialogue, Belarus aims to contribute to the prevention of conflicts and the maintenance of global peace [7e7198f0].
A meeting of the heads of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states, chaired by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, has begun in Minsk. The meeting includes a joint session of the Council of Foreign Ministers, the Council of Defense Ministers, and the Committee of Secretaries of the Security Councils of the CSTO [11e7615c]. Under Belarus' chairmanship, two documents aimed at stabilizing the situation in the South Caucasus have been developed. Prior to the meeting, CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov met with President Lukashenko, who highlighted the busy schedule of CSTO events hosted by Belarus throughout the year and the achievements in enhancing cohesion among member states and strengthening the organization's role in international relations [11e7615c].
This CSTO meeting under Belarusian chairmanship demonstrates Belarus's commitment to collective security and its active role in regional stability. The development of documents to stabilize the situation in the South Caucasus reflects Belarus's efforts to address security challenges in the region. President Lukashenko's emphasis on the achievements of the CSTO in enhancing cohesion among member states highlights Belarus's dedication to strengthening the organization's role in international relations [11e7615c].
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko emphasized the importance of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in ensuring the security of its member states and the Eurasian region. Lukashenko stated that during Belarus' chairmanship in the CSTO in 2023, member states conducted exercises to strengthen the military component of the organization. He also mentioned that the goals set by Belarus during its chairmanship have been achieved and called for finding new solutions to enhance the security of the members. The CSTO meeting was attended by the presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, excluding Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan [09d452bf].