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MINSK, 15 October (BelTA) - A Belarusian military delegation led by Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin took part in a joint board meeting of the defense ministries of Belarus and Russia in Moscow on 15 October, the press service of the Belarusian Defense Ministry told BelTA.
Viktor Khrenin emphasized that the strategic nature of relations between Belarus and Russia is successfully implemented in many areas, including the military sphere. “Over the years of our bilateral cooperation, significant results have been achieved. We can confidently state that ministerial interaction has reached an exemplary level. I would like to pointed out that we and our Russian colleagues hold similar views on assessing challenges and threats. We are improving joint military systems, which are tested during combined operational and combat training events. This year we successfully conducted the joint strategic exercise of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia Zapad 2025, during which we demonstrated the high level of readiness of the military command bodies and troops of both countries for joint actions,” the minister added. “I would like to highlight our cooperation in military technology. Russia is our key supplier of defense products for us. Cooperation in military personnel training is also developing successfully. Currently, more than 400 specialists in various fields are studying in Russia for the needs of the Belarusian Armed Forces. The joint board plays an important role as a permanent advisory body, allowing us to productively address issues of Belarus-Russia cooperation in the military sphere.”
The minister also outlined the features of the evolving military-political situation in Europe: “At present, the development of the military-political situation in Europe is characterized by a confrontational nature, by a clash of interests between global power centers. The Western countries seek to maintain a unipolar world order based on their own rules. They have embarked on an accelerated militarization process, increasing military spending, building forces and assets along the borders of the Union State [of Belarus and Russia], enhancing nuclear potential, and modernizing tactical arsenals. These actions are independent of the United States and NATO, forming a new pan-European nuclear component. Under these circumstances, the joint development of effective models for interstate relations, foreign policy coordination, and strengthening the defense capabilities of the Union State's military organization become crucial for ensuring the security of member states,” Viktor Khrenin stated.
The press service noted that the purpose of the meeting was to organize practical work to create and strengthen the necessary joint military potential to counter military threats and challenges directed against the Union State.
At the meeting, the parties took stock of the defense ministries’ activities over the past period, the measures to ensure the military security of the Union State, and the improvement of joint military systems.
Viktor Khrenin emphasized that the strategic nature of relations between Belarus and Russia is successfully implemented in many areas, including the military sphere. “Over the years of our bilateral cooperation, significant results have been achieved. We can confidently state that ministerial interaction has reached an exemplary level. I would like to pointed out that we and our Russian colleagues hold similar views on assessing challenges and threats. We are improving joint military systems, which are tested during combined operational and combat training events. This year we successfully conducted the joint strategic exercise of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia Zapad 2025, during which we demonstrated the high level of readiness of the military command bodies and troops of both countries for joint actions,” the minister added. “I would like to highlight our cooperation in military technology. Russia is our key supplier of defense products for us. Cooperation in military personnel training is also developing successfully. Currently, more than 400 specialists in various fields are studying in Russia for the needs of the Belarusian Armed Forces. The joint board plays an important role as a permanent advisory body, allowing us to productively address issues of Belarus-Russia cooperation in the military sphere.”
The minister also outlined the features of the evolving military-political situation in Europe: “At present, the development of the military-political situation in Europe is characterized by a confrontational nature, by a clash of interests between global power centers. The Western countries seek to maintain a unipolar world order based on their own rules. They have embarked on an accelerated militarization process, increasing military spending, building forces and assets along the borders of the Union State [of Belarus and Russia], enhancing nuclear potential, and modernizing tactical arsenals. These actions are independent of the United States and NATO, forming a new pan-European nuclear component. Under these circumstances, the joint development of effective models for interstate relations, foreign policy coordination, and strengthening the defense capabilities of the Union State's military organization become crucial for ensuring the security of member states,” Viktor Khrenin stated.
The press service noted that the purpose of the meeting was to organize practical work to create and strengthen the necessary joint military potential to counter military threats and challenges directed against the Union State.
At the meeting, the parties took stock of the defense ministries’ activities over the past period, the measures to ensure the military security of the Union State, and the improvement of joint military systems.
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