Approaches to the security of the Union State were discussed by Belarus and Russia
The two leaders agreed on the need to ensure the security of the Union State. They also noted the importance of the treaty as a solid basis for further development of cooperation in this field.
On September 23-24, a meeting of special representatives of the Union State was held in Moscow, which was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Igor Secreta and Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Alexander Grushko, who headed interdepartmental delegations. This was reported by the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry.
During the meeting, the parties discussed in detail the current security situation of the Union State, considered current and potential threats, and analyzed joint actions aimed at neutralizing them. Special attention was paid to nuclear and biological safety in the context of the implementation of the provisions of the Treaty and the Security Concept of the Union State.
We paid special attention to the assessment of the escalation policy and military building of NATO and the EU, coordination in the fight against terrorism and extremism, organized crime and drug trafficking, as well as illegal migration. We checked the clock on issues of countering illegal restrictive measures of economic and financial nature, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Representatives of both countries agreed on the issues of ensuring the security of the Union State and stressed the importance of the Treaty as a reliable foundation for further strengthening cooperation in this area.
The next summit will be held in Minsk in early 2027.
Photo: Belarusian MFA
