Ryzhenkov at the CIS Ministerial Council: in a changing world, the Commonwealth has all the prerequisites for development and growth

The world has come close to a fundamental reorganization, and it is against this background that the CIS has all the prerequisites for its further development and growth. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov on October 7 at a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in a narrow format, which takes place in the Avaza National Resort Zone (Turkmenistan), sb.by correspondent reports.

- The memory of the struggle of the multinational Soviet people against Hitler’s invaders to this day remains the most durable linking element in the space of our Commonwealth. We will continue to consistently defend the preservation of historical truth and resolutely oppose cynical attempts to equalize victims and executioners, liberators and aggressors. In this regard, we are very grateful for agreeing on the paragraph from the statement that speaks of the genocide of the Soviet people.

Maxim Ryzhenkov recalled that the territory of our country was under occupation, and the Belarusian people experienced what the policy of genocide is. Today, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Belarus is investigating the relevant criminal case.

- These are not just political things, but in fact it is very important for Belarus. Thank you again that the discussion has been removed. Against the background of our joint efforts over the past third of a century, the question arises whether there is a limit to our integration today, and, in the opinion of the Belarusian side, of course, there is no limit.

Maxim Ryzhenkov emphasized:

- Today, the world is close to a fundamental reorganization, and it is against this background that the CIS has all the prerequisites for its further development and growth. Our primary objective should be to overcome or preempt certain inconsistencies or discrepancies within the organization. We need to continue to work on enhancing the role of the CIS as a stable multilateral platform in Greater Eurasia, where we all speak with one voice.