UNITING FORUM | SECURITY OVER POLITICS | MINSK GLOBAL INITIATIVE | HIGH-LEVEL FORUM | PARTNER IN SOUTHEAST ASIA | PEACE THROUGH DIALOGUE

UNITING FORUM

The President of Belarus has called for an open discussion of Eurasia's challenges, free from labels. Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke at the plenary session of an international conference on Eurasian security, which brought together the heads of all key regional organizations — the SCO, the CSTO, and the CIS in a single venue. Notably, this Belarusian forum also drew interest from the OSCE for the first time. Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out that the attention directed toward the Minsk platform stems from the quality of the dialogue: "pain points" are discussed openly, and there are no forbidden topics.

SECURITY OVER POLITICS

Shortly before the plenary session of the Conference, the President of Belarus held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Feridun Sinirlioğlu visited Belarus for the first time and taking part in a major forum. During the meeting, Aleksandr Lukashenko called on the OSCE to return to its professional duties – security and cooperation.

MINSK GLOBAL INITIATIVE

The First Committee of the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution initiated by Belarus on the prohibition of the development and production of new types of weapons of mass destruction. 177 states supported the initiative, which confirms its enormous importance for global security. The document aims to strengthen the global disarmament regime and prevent the emergence of new lethal weapons systems. The resolution was co-sponsored jointly with Minsk by 20 states, including China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Pakistan, as well as a number of countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry stressed that such a wide geography clearly demonstrates the universal nature of Belarusian diplomacy and its ability to unite the international community around the most important tasks.

HIGH-LEVEL FORUM

From national achievements to global goals: Belarus' experience was showcased at the SCO Forum on Sustainable Development in Minsk. The country currently ranks 35th globally in the Sustainable Development Goal index. Significant progress has been made in areas such as poverty eradication, economic growth, gender equality, industrialization, digitalization and the preservation of ecosystems. For the first time, the Belarusian capital hosted such a high-level gathering in the "SCO+" format, dedicated to one of the most pressing issues of our time. This major forum was initiated by Belarus. Its significance is further underscored by the fact that it takes place during the 25th anniversary year of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

PARTNER IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Minsk is intensifying its cooperation with Asian nations. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos has arrived in Belarus for an official visit. The Belarusian Foreign Minister noted with satisfaction the positive momentum in cooperation between the two countries during the expanded-format talks. He also highlighted that Belarus views Laos as an important partner in Southeast Asia.

PEACE THROUGH DIALOGUE

The China International Import Expo is taking place in Shanghai. For the ninth time, this global forum has brought together companies and organizations from across the globe. Traditionally, Belarusians also establish contacts with Chinese buyers at the exhibition. Fifty-three companies from Belarus are represented in Shanghai. The Belarusian exposition encompasses enterprises from a variety of sectors, including food production, industry, science and technology, tourism, and education. This year's central theme is Technology of Belarus, a concept that the participating Belarusian organizations are showcasing to their Chinese hosts and visitors from other nations.