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MINSK, 22 October (BelTA) - Belarus welcomes the strengthening of new centers of multipolarity, Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic said as he spoke at the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva on 22 October, BelTA has learned.
The Belarusian representative spoke during the general debate on the topic highlighting observation of humanitarian norms and support of humanitarian activities in crisis situations.
Sergei Aleinik emphasized: “We are witnessing an unprecedented rise in international tensions, caused by the complex processes of forming a multipolar world order. Today, the demand for justice is more relevant than ever – peoples who were under the yoke of colonialism and suffered most severely from deadly wars are advocating for peace, sovereign equality, and the right to independently determine their destinies and paths of progressive development.”
“Belarus welcomes the strengthening of new centers of multipolarity, such as the SCO and BRICS, and the constructive role of other organizations, including the Inter-Parliamentary Union,” the chairman of the standing commission said. “However, there are forces that hinder the formation of a new world order, disregard international law – they wage sanctions wars and encourage an arms race, interfere in the internal affairs of states and grossly violate human rights, support hot conflicts and obstruct peace initiatives.”
According to the Belarusian representative, these destabilizing factors amplify real challenges and threats to international peace and security, and give rise to multiple humanitarian crises that are shocking in their cruelty and cynicism.
“Since gaining independence, Belarus has adhered to a peaceful foreign policy and has always stood for a safer world. We are convinced that in the context of geopolitical upheavals, it is extremely important to prioritize the principles of good neighborliness, equal and mutually respectful dialogue in interstate relations,” Sergei Aleinik said. “In recent years, our country has actively promoted the initiative to launch a broad dialogue on security and cooperation (in the spirit of San Francisco), put forward by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.”
He also stressed that today Belarus, together with its partners, is working on the Eurasian Charter for Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century, designed to reduce tensions in the military-political sector and strengthen the humanitarian dimension.
“Parliamentary diplomacy, possessing colossal potential, can and should contribute to building bridges of mutual understanding, friendship, respect, and solidarity. The Belarusian delegation is ready to cooperate in this direction with all parliamentarians,” said the chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic.
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