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Lukashenko on milestones towards new Eurasian security architecture

ASTANA, 28 November (BelTA) – I would like to draw attention to a number of new tasks that we will have to address when forming a new architecture of Eurasian security and strengthening the CSTO, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the CSTO summit in Astana on 28 November, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that these steps will strengthen security in the region and contribute to the cohesion of the CSTO member states and improve the image of the organization.

Strengthening cooperation between international organizations

First, Aleksandr Lukashenko considers it necessary to strengthen the interaction between international organizations working in Eurasia. "In this regard, I propose to think about organizing a meeting of senior officials of the regional organizations of ASEAN, the CSTO, the SCO, the CIS, the CICA, and the Gulf Cooperation Council," he said.

The president noted that there is already a proven mechanism of regular meetings of the leaders of the CSTO, the CIS and the SCO. "Why not try to expand this format in order to exchange unique interregional experience? We are ready to hold this meeting in Belarus should you agree to this proposal," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

"Such meetings can also discuss the ways of intensifying cooperation between the CSTO and the SCO on international security issues in line with the decision of the Collective Security Council to develop cooperation between the CSTO and the CIS and the SCO. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has a broad agenda on ensuring security in the Eurasian space, and this potential can be used," the president added.

About AI and information security

Secondly, the president believes it important to tackle the issues of artificial intelligence and deepen cooperation in information security within the framework of the CSTO.

"The idea is not new. However, we have not yet begun to take practical steps within the organization. Meanwhile, Western countries are already vigorously dealing with it," Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “We also need to think about how to increase the practical impact of the 2017 CSTO agreement on cooperation in information security. We must keep pace with the rapid development of cyber technologies in order to effectively respond to the challenges and threats to the security of our countries."

About new deadly weapons

The third challenge is to ensure a control regime for new types of weapons. "Emergence of new deadly types of weapons that can destroy all of humanity are literally on our doorstep. This arsenal now includes laser, hypersonic, quantum, electromagnetic and other advanced developments," the head of state noted.

“In our opinion, the CSTO can and should spearhead efforts to create a common legal mechanism to keep such weapons under control in the future. This should be done now. At least, we should start this work now,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

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