Lukashenko arrives at Palace of Nations in Dushanbe for CIS summit
10:32, 10 October
Photo: BELTA
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived at the Palace of Nations in Dushanbe to attend the meeting of the CIS Heads of State Council, BelTA has learned.
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Upon arrival at the Palace of Nations, the Belarusian president was welcomed by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. After the welcoming ceremony, the CIS leaders and the CIS secretary-general convened in the lobby for the traditional photo session in front of the national flags and the Commonwealth flag.
In his opening remarks for the narrow-participation meeting, Emomali Rahmon stated that during its presidency of the Commonwealth, Tajikistan had pursued the organization’s objectives in close coordination with member states and the Executive Committee. He emphasized that improving the organization’s operations was a top priority, alongside ongoing work to expand trade, economic, and other areas of cooperation.
A reminder, about two dozen items are on the agenda for the leaders’ consideration. Ahead of the organization’s 35th anniversary next year, a number of initiatives to strengthen its global standing are planned, including the establishment of the CIS Plus format and granting observer status to the SCO within the Commonwealth.
