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Сообщение Statement by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States in connection with the 30th anniversary of the granting of observer status to the CIS at the UN General Assembly появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Sergey Aleynik, Deputy Prime Minister participated in the meeting chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Jeenbek Kulubayev – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirodjiddin Mukhriddin, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov, Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev.

The meeting participants considered 20 issues, including 20 draft documents. Traditionally, the meeting was held in narrow and wide formats.

In a narrow format, the foreign ministers exchanged views on topical issues on the international agenda and cooperation in the Commonwealth format. It was also decided to hold a regular meeting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 12, 2024 in Minsk.

In a broad format, the heads of delegations discussed and approved a draft Action Plan for the preparation and celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2025. The document provides for a number of events dedicated to significant events and memorable dates. Much attention is paid to patriotic education, providing comprehensive coverage of the celebration of the Victory anniversary and exposing attempts to falsify the events and results of the war. Also, the draft Plan defines measures for the social protection of participants of the Great Patriotic War and persons equated to them.

Russian Russian Foreign Ministers also approved draft agreements on the establishment of an International organization for the Russian Language, statements on cooperation in the field of digitalization in public administration, on international relations in a multipolar world, on the protection of human and civil rights to freedom of religion, on the support and promotion of the Russian language as a language of interethnic communication.

The members of the Council of Foreign Ministers also approved the draft agreements sent to the summit on the formation of the International Center for Risk Assessment of the Legalization of Proceeds from Crime and the Financing of Terrorism and on the formation of the Coordinating Council in the Field of Forensic Expertise, the Interstate Program of Joint Measures to Combat Crime for 2024-2028 and documents related to the establishment of the medal “For Contribution to the Consolidation of Peace”, as well as the Observer status at the Commonwealth of Independent States and the status of a CIS Partner.

The Council of Foreign Ministers has approved a Plan for multi-level inter-ministerial consultations within the CIS for 2024. In addition to the traditional topics, the Plan proposes to hold consultations on cooperation in the field of culture, science, education, sports, tourism, youth policy, on economic cooperation within the framework of regional economic associations and economic aspects of the climate agenda, as well as on energy transition and the development of low-carbon energy.

The Action Plan for 2024-2026 on the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Cooperation between the CIS member states in the field of tourism has been approved. The document includes both long-term projects and programs, as well as individual thematic events.

The Foreign ministers also approved an Action Plan for 2024-2026 for the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Cooperation in the Field of Physical Culture and Sports. The Plan includes measures aimed at improving state and public administration in the field of physical culture and sports.

The meeting approved the draft Action Plan for holding the Year of Volunteer Movement in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2024 and the Regulations on the CIS Championship (Championship, Cup). Both documents will be submitted for consideration by the next Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth.

Press Service of the CIS Executive Committee

A source: https://e-cis.info/news/564/112724/

Сообщение In Bishkek , under the chairmanship of the Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zh .Kulubayeva held a meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers появились сначала на embassylife.ru.

We devoted a lot of attention to the events planned in connection with the upcoming 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in 2025. An appropriate action plan has been adopted.

We paid serious attention to issues related to security cooperation. Documents on cooperation in the field of combating the legalization of criminal proceeds and the financing of terrorism and an action plan to combat crime were approved. All this is submitted for consideration by the heads of State.

At the suggestion of Kazakhstan, it was decided to create categories of observer countries and partner countries under the Commonwealth. Specific candidates will be considered after this document is approved by the heads of State.

Russia will chair the CIS next year. Tomorrow, Russian President Vladimir Putin will present the concept of our presidency and a plan of relevant events.

I think we did a good job today.

Question: It becomes obvious that there is a crisis between Yerevan and Moscow. The saddest thing is the growth of anti—Russian sentiment in Armenia. What do you think is the reason? Are we approaching the point of no return when good-neighborly relations will also be hit by a crisis?

S.V. Lavrov: To a decisive extent, the escalation of anti-Russian sentiments is being done artificially. We know about the number of non-governmental organizations established in Armenia in recent years (and there were a lot of them before too). They have no goal of promoting friendly relations between Yerevan and Moscow. On the contrary, they are aimed at creating the ground for anti—Russian sentiments and preparing for the promotion of the interests of the United States, the European Union and NATO countries in this region through Armenia. We see these attempts. They achieve some results.

But we are deeply convinced that the overwhelming majority of the Armenian people are interested in developing traditional and historically fraternal ties with the Russian Federation.

A couple of days ago, Prime Minister of Armenia N.V. Pashinyan said in an interview that the country does not change its guidelines. Let’s hope that this position will prevail, despite attempts to “pull” Yerevan in a different direction.

Question: Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq M. Sudani asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to take the initiative on a ceasefire in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Is Moscow ready to put forward such a proposal and become an intermediary between the parties? Has this topic been discussed today?

S.V. Lavrov: Almost on the same day that the “hot” phase of the confrontation between Hamas and Israel began, we made an official statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry, in which we called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine.

Today we touched on this topic. Let’s see if there will be an opportunity to agree on a common position for an official presentation before the CIS summit. We discussed this in a “narrow composition”. Everyone has a common opinion that it is necessary to immediately end the conflict, comply with international humanitarian law, prevent manifestations of terrorist acts, the indiscriminate use of force, from which civilians can suffer and are already suffering in huge numbers on both sides.

Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his speech at the Russian Energy Week, once again spoke about the need to focus attention on the essence of the problem. The UN decision to create a Palestinian state has been sabotaged for decades, primarily by the United States, which wants to monopolize and usurp mediation efforts, trying to push aside Russia, the UN, the European Union and thereby disrupt the work of the “quartet” of international mediators, which includes all parties (Russia, the United States, the UN and the EU). President Vladimir Putin gave an exhaustive assessment of such actions.

We hope that as soon as the conflict is over – we stand for it to happen immediately – everyone will take seriously their responsibilities to implement the decisions of the UN Security Council on the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the principles approved by the world Organization.

A source: https://mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/1908969/

Сообщение Speech and answers to questions from the media of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov following the meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers, Bishkek, October 12, 2023 появились сначала на embassylife.ru.