Belarus initiates intensification of cooperation between SCO and CSTO

Belarus initiates the preparation of an agreement on cooperation and mutual understanding between the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the CSTO. This was stated by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko during a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states, which took place on November 25 via videoconference. According to the Belarusian prime minister, such a document would bring regional cooperation to a new level to combat challenges and threats in the security sphere, as well as significantly increase the international influence of the two organizations. Among the priority areas of cooperation for Belarus with the SCO is the provision of peace and stability in the region, as well as the security of citizens.