MINSK, 25 March (BelTA) – Belarus is the driving force of integration in the Commonwealth of Independent States, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev told a BelTA correspondent. Sergei Lebedev attended the inauguration of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 25 March.
“Today marks an important day not only for the Belarusian people, but also for the entire Commonwealth of Independent States. Belarus has always been the driving force of integration in the CIS. Belarus is the unofficial capital of the CIS as the organization's headquarters are located here. The inauguration of the President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko is an important event for us as he leads the way for cooperation in the organization. We feel the unwavering support of the president of Belarus: both the CIS Executive Committee in Minsk and its structures. He upholds our initiatives,” Sergei Lebedev said.
“We all admire his consistent efforts to defend the interests of not only the Republic of Belarus, but also the Russian Federation and other Commonwealth countries. I know how concerned he is about the developments in Ukraine, how hard he is trying to help resolve this conflict and find a path towards peace, which is in the best interests of the Slavic peoples,” Sergei Lebedev said.
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