MINSK, 31 December (BelTA) - The concept of Belarus' presidency in the CIS in 2021 will be aimed at developing coherent approaches to solving pressing issues of regional cooperation, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The Presidency of the Republic of Belarus in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2021 will rely on the principle of continuity in accordance with the CIS Concept for Further Development, the CIS Economic Development Strategy for the period up to 2030, and other statutory and policy documents. It will aim to develop coherent approaches to pressing issues of regional cooperation, strengthen multilateral cooperation for the comprehensive and balanced economic and social development of CIS member states, and to achieve the CIS Sustainable Development Goals," the ministry said.
The Belarusian presidency will work towards achieving synergy effect from the cooperation of CIS member states in various integration associations and organizations - the EAEU, CSTO, SCO.
Much attention will also be paid to ensuring close cooperation between the CIS Executive Committee, CIS industry bodies with the executive bodies of these organizations in solving similar problems, while respecting the principle of multi-level and multi-speed integration but seeking to engage as many participants as possible in the effort to deepen integration in different sectors.
