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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, November 27 (Xinhua) — Military risks and threats are growing along the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) borders, particularly on the western flank. This was stated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday during the CSTO summit in Bishkek. The corresponding information was published by the Belarusian head of state's press service.
At a restricted meeting of the CSTO Collective Security Council, the President of Belarus noted that CSTO members are witnessing tectonic shifts in international relations. He stated that multilateral arms control mechanisms have either completely collapsed or lost their effectiveness due to confrontation and lack of trust.
"Military risks and threats are growing along the CSTO's borders, especially on the organization's western flank, where, one would think, a reasonable and stable situation should remain. The situation resembles a besieged fortress, like the one Belarus currently finds itself in," the Belarusian leader noted.
He noted that European countries are increasing their investment in the defense industry and increasing arms production, and the CSTO must respond. At the same time, A. Lukashenko stated that Belarus advocates for an honest and open dialogue on important international issues.
"In addition to building up their military potential, our neighbors are actively promoting a policy of isolation and dividing lines. The spectrum is vast—from illegal economic sanctions to closed skies and closed borders. At the same time, we advocate dialogue. And we demonstrate this in our policies. Honest, open, without ultimatums or preconditions," the Belarusian president emphasized.
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