Alexander Lukashenko calls upon CIS leaders to enhance integration

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko called upon leaders of the CIS member-states to put more efforts in enhancing the integration. Today Alexander Lukashenko stated during a private meeting of the CIS heads of state, first of all, the CIS states need to develop economic co-operation, work together to secure main social rights and guarantees for Commonwealth citizens. “We are facing large joint tasks to preserve the environment, develop culture, science and education”, said Belarus president. He underlined, “The CIS main achievement is the preservation of the determination to co-operate”. Alexander Lukashenko admitted, some of the set goals were left unfulfilled. However, it does not mean they are no longer topical, the Belarusian leader is convinced.

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