July 19, 2024
Sergey Lebedev, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Independent States, underscored that cooperation with UN institutions, agencies and programmes has always been a priority for the countries of the Commonwealth.
He called for coordination between the Commonwealth and the UN on the most relevant international issues, noting that various UN bodies participate in events organized by CIS. In this regard, he spotlighted several CIS bodies, including the Anti-Terrorism Centre, Intergovernmental Statistical Committee and the Council of Heads of Financial Intelligence Units.
The CIS executive committee provides the UN with relevant materials and information about measures undertaken in areas of combating international terrorism, spreading weapons of mass destruction and drug trafficking. To shape a multipolar just world order, it is vital to consider the architecture of international relations, he emphasized, noting the need for mutually beneficial cooperation based on the legitimate interests of all States.