Belarus’ FM: CSTO plays key role in emerging Eurasian security

MINSK, 10 June (BelTA) – The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) plays an important role in the emerging structure of Eurasian security, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov said at a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization in Kazan on 10 June, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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The meeting featured a comprehensive and open exchange of views on the international and regional situation and its impact on the security of CSTO member states.

Maxim Ryzhenkov expressed concern over the growing dominance of force in international relations amid the erosion of international legal foundations. He drew attention to what he described as the unjustified militarization of European countries, which, in his view, increases the risks of military escalation.

He called for closer cooperation among CSTO member states on international platforms in order to enhance the organization’s visibility and authority.

Maxim Ryzhenkov drew the attention of the CSTO foreign ministers and the organization’s secretary general to the upcoming Fourth Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, which will take place in November and has become a regular platform for discussing pressing regional and global security issues. He invited CSTO partners to take part in the event.

Following the meeting, the CSTO foreign ministers adopted a statement to mark the 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, as well as statements on issues related to preventing an arms race in outer space, countering threats of using information and communication technologies for sabotage and terrorist purposes, strengthening the role of international law, and reaffirming commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.

Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks with the CSTO foreign ministers. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation and schedules of mutual visits planned for this year.

During the visit to Kazan, Maxim Ryzhenkov observed Tatarstan’s experience in developing high technologies, including visits to an IT park and the company Eidos, which specializes in the development and production of advanced medical simulators widely used in Belarus’ healthcare system. The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation and exchanging expertise between Belarusian IT companies, including residents of the Hi-Tech Park, and their colleagues in Tatarstan.