🌐 EAEU – ASEAN: Deepening Cooperation
A meeting took place between Daniyar Imanaliev, Member of the EEC Board of Directors for Macroeconomics and Integration, and Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN.
❗Issues regarding the development of cooperation between EAEU and ASEAN countries in areas such as energy, food security, digitalization, and transport and logistics connectivity in the Eurasian region were discussed.
💬 “The cooperation program between the two integration bodies is becoming broader with each passing year. In accordance with the Cooperation Program for 2026–2030, approved last year, we are steadily expanding sectoral interaction, the main goal of which is the mutual exchange of best practices in integration development,” – noted Daniyar Imanaliev.
🤝 He also confirmed the readiness to host “EAEU-ASEAN Days” at the EEC headquarters to develop both expert dialogue and interaction between business communities.
📷: Roscongress Fund
#EAEU
A meeting took place between Daniyar Imanaliev, Member of the EEC Board of Directors for Macroeconomics and Integration, and Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN.
❗Issues regarding the development of cooperation between EAEU and ASEAN countries in areas such as energy, food security, digitalization, and transport and logistics connectivity in the Eurasian region were discussed.
💬 “The cooperation program between the two integration bodies is becoming broader with each passing year. In accordance with the Cooperation Program for 2026–2030, approved last year, we are steadily expanding sectoral interaction, the main goal of which is the mutual exchange of best practices in integration development,” – noted Daniyar Imanaliev.
🤝 He also confirmed the readiness to host “EAEU-ASEAN Days” at the EEC headquarters to develop both expert dialogue and interaction between business communities.
📷: Roscongress Fund
#EAEU
🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (September 24, 2026)
💬 September 24 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (#CTBT). This anniversary provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of the situation surrounding the CTBT.
Despite the fact that the Treaty has been ratified by 179 of the 188 states that had signed it, the prospects for the CTBT entering into force remain just as uncertain due to the position of a number of countries, primarily the US, which was one of the Treaty’s initiators, but has nevertheless failed over the decades to take effective steps towards ratifying it.
The US leadership’s claim that the draft law to that effect would not pass Congress does not stand up to scrutiny. Notably, Congress is quick to pass legislation that serves the vested interests of the US political establishment.
Things we’ve been hearing Washington say of late are of particular concern to us. President Donald Trump’s October 29, 2025 directive to begin preparations for nuclear testing is not empty rhetoric; it is effectively a direct threat to the moratorium that has helped prevent the world from sliding into a new round of the nuclear arms race.
☝️ The US attempts to accuse other countries of actions that are allegedly incompatible with the Treaty are completely unfounded. Every time we hear Washington make such statements, we know that the Americans once again intend to walk away from their international commitments.
The Russian Federation was the first of the five nuclear-weapon states to join the CTBT and did so on the day it was opened for signature, September 24, 1996.
For over 20 years now, we’ve maintained this status even as Washington failed to make any progress whatsoever towards ratifying the Treaty. However, this could not go on indefinitely.
In 2023, Russia withdrew its ratification, thus restoring parity with the US in terms of international legal commitments in this area. Russia remains a party to the CTBT, with all the rights and obligations arising from that status.
We continue to work responsibly in the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO. In December 2023, we completed the construction of the national segment of the International Monitoring System, the world’s second-largest: 32 facilities have been certified and are operational.
❗️ The Russian Federation continues to observe the voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing introduced by the Soviet Union back in 1990.
💬 On November 5, 2025, President Vladimir Putin stated expressly:
We continue to consistently follow this approach.
💬 September 24 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (#CTBT). This anniversary provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of the situation surrounding the CTBT.
Despite the fact that the Treaty has been ratified by 179 of the 188 states that had signed it, the prospects for the CTBT entering into force remain just as uncertain due to the position of a number of countries, primarily the US, which was one of the Treaty’s initiators, but has nevertheless failed over the decades to take effective steps towards ratifying it.
The US leadership’s claim that the draft law to that effect would not pass Congress does not stand up to scrutiny. Notably, Congress is quick to pass legislation that serves the vested interests of the US political establishment.
Things we’ve been hearing Washington say of late are of particular concern to us. President Donald Trump’s October 29, 2025 directive to begin preparations for nuclear testing is not empty rhetoric; it is effectively a direct threat to the moratorium that has helped prevent the world from sliding into a new round of the nuclear arms race.
☝️ The US attempts to accuse other countries of actions that are allegedly incompatible with the Treaty are completely unfounded. Every time we hear Washington make such statements, we know that the Americans once again intend to walk away from their international commitments.
The Russian Federation was the first of the five nuclear-weapon states to join the CTBT and did so on the day it was opened for signature, September 24, 1996.
For over 20 years now, we’ve maintained this status even as Washington failed to make any progress whatsoever towards ratifying the Treaty. However, this could not go on indefinitely.
In 2023, Russia withdrew its ratification, thus restoring parity with the US in terms of international legal commitments in this area. Russia remains a party to the CTBT, with all the rights and obligations arising from that status.
We continue to work responsibly in the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO. In December 2023, we completed the construction of the national segment of the International Monitoring System, the world’s second-largest: 32 facilities have been certified and are operational.
❗️ The Russian Federation continues to observe the voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing introduced by the Soviet Union back in 1990.
💬 On November 5, 2025, President Vladimir Putin stated expressly:
“Russia has always strictly complied with and continues to comply with its obligations under the CTBT, and we have no plans to depart from them.
However, if the US or other states parties to the treaty conduct full-scale nuclear tests, Russia will have to respond in kind”.
We continue to consistently follow this approach.
#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
❗️Governor of Russia's Kursk Region Alexander Khinshtein has shared photographic evidence of another Ukrainian war crime – the destruction of St George’s Church, a historical and cultural heritage site in the Rylsk district.
The hundreds of crimes already committed by the Kiev regime against historical and religious sites make clear that the Zelensky regime has chosen to wage war on history and the faith of its forebears.
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
❗️Governor of Russia's Kursk Region Alexander Khinshtein has shared photographic evidence of another Ukrainian war crime – the destruction of St George’s Church, a historical and cultural heritage site in the Rylsk district.
According to Alexander Khinshtein, the church stood in the village of Kozino, one kilometre from the state border.
The wooden church was built in 1844, but its history goes back much further: the earliest mention dates to 1648, in a tax record. In 1662, the chapel was ravaged. In 1699, it received a new antimension and was consecrated. Over the centuries, the church on this site has perished and risen again more than once.
The hundreds of crimes already committed by the Kiev regime against historical and religious sites make clear that the Zelensky regime has chosen to wage war on history and the faith of its forebears.
🌍 On September 24, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Confederation of Sahel States (#AES) in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly:
🇧🇫 Foreign Minister of #BurkinaFaso Karamoko Traore;
🇲🇱 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of #Mali Abdoulaye Diop;
🇳🇪 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of #Niger Bakary Yaou Sangare.
👉 Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks
The Sides discussed a wide range of issues in priority areas of political, economic, financial, transport, logistics and information cooperation within the Russia-AES dialogue, with a view to preparing for and holding the events of the Third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for October 28–29 in Moscow.
They held a frank exchange of views on the situation in the Sahara-Sahel region and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening foreign policy coordination at the UN and other international platforms.
#RussiaAES
🇧🇫 Foreign Minister of #BurkinaFaso Karamoko Traore;
🇲🇱 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of #Mali Abdoulaye Diop;
🇳🇪 Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad of the Republic of #Niger Bakary Yaou Sangare.
👉 Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks
The Sides discussed a wide range of issues in priority areas of political, economic, financial, transport, logistics and information cooperation within the Russia-AES dialogue, with a view to preparing for and holding the events of the Third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for October 28–29 in Moscow.
They held a frank exchange of views on the situation in the Sahara-Sahel region and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening foreign policy coordination at the UN and other international platforms.
#RussiaAES
🌏 On September 25, a ministerial meeting marking the start of negotiations on drafting the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century took place at Russia’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly*.
The meeting was co-chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov.
👉 Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks
In their remarks, the Foreign Ministers of Belarus and Russia noted that negotiations on the Charter’s text would help build an atmosphere of trust and identify common approaches to addressing security challenges across Eurasia, based on a balance of interests of all states involved.
In this context, the Charter is intended to enshrine principles of interstate security cooperation in Eurasia in the era of #Multipolarity, including equal and indivisible security and the responsibility of the continent’s countries for addressing regional security challenges, as well as lay the foundations for a new architecture of international relations.
🤝 The Ministers emphasised that the Charter aims to strengthen economic cooperation and connectivity, develop humanitarian ties, support dialogue among civilisations and establish mechanisms for decision-making on an equal footing in the interests of Eurasian countries and peoples.
The meeting brought together representatives of various Eurasian states. In their remarks, participants welcomed the joint initiative of Belarus and Russia and confirmed their countries’ interest in taking part in the forthcoming negotiations.
👉 The meeting concluded with the adoption of a Joint Statement on the Inauguration of Negotiations on Drafting the Eurasian Charter and the approval of the Terms of Reference of the Working Group of the Working Group tasked with drafting the Charter.
*Unofficial translation
The meeting was co-chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov.
👉 Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks
In their remarks, the Foreign Ministers of Belarus and Russia noted that negotiations on the Charter’s text would help build an atmosphere of trust and identify common approaches to addressing security challenges across Eurasia, based on a balance of interests of all states involved.
In this context, the Charter is intended to enshrine principles of interstate security cooperation in Eurasia in the era of #Multipolarity, including equal and indivisible security and the responsibility of the continent’s countries for addressing regional security challenges, as well as lay the foundations for a new architecture of international relations.
🤝 The Ministers emphasised that the Charter aims to strengthen economic cooperation and connectivity, develop humanitarian ties, support dialogue among civilisations and establish mechanisms for decision-making on an equal footing in the interests of Eurasian countries and peoples.
The meeting brought together representatives of various Eurasian states. In their remarks, participants welcomed the joint initiative of Belarus and Russia and confirmed their countries’ interest in taking part in the forthcoming negotiations.
👉 The meeting concluded with the adoption of a Joint Statement on the Inauguration of Negotiations on Drafting the Eurasian Charter and the approval of the Terms of Reference of the Working Group of the Working Group tasked with drafting the Charter.
*Unofficial translation
🎙 Remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the XII International United Cultures Forum (St Petersburg, September 25, 2026)
💬 Vladimir Putin: Russia has historically developed as a crossroads of peoples, languages and traditions. For us, unity means solidarity built on nurturing the distinct identity and development of every people and ethnic group.
Culture plays a key role in this process, just as it does in our complex world, with its conflicts, profound technological and social transformations, and competition between countries.
🤝 Culture can build bridges between people across any divide. It is a vital and irreplaceable means of communication and dialogue where political and economic ties have been frozen or put on hold because of disagreements, sanctions and restrictions.
I consider the addition of a youth programme to the Forum particularly important. Younger generations are both the future and the present of culture. They are creating new forms of artistic expression, advancing technologies and reinterpreting traditions. I am convinced that their voices must be heard on an equal footing with those of respected, experienced masters.
Of course, cultural cooperation also continues through long-established formats. The legendary Russian Seasons, reciprocal Years of Culture and Days of Russian Spiritual Culture are enjoying tremendous success in various countries. Our soloists and ensembles take part in the world’s leading festivals and competitions, while Russian cities extend a hospitable welcome to visiting performers from abroad.
I must also mention a very important initiative that is gaining momentum and growing in quality: the Eurasian Film Academy and the Diamond Butterfly Award within #BRICS.
School theatre exchanges are also continuing. This comprehensive educational practice teaches children to work as a team and listen to their fellow performers, introducing them to the richness of world literature and drama and the cultural heritage of different peoples.
🇷🇺 Russia’s education in the arts and culture is among the best in the world, and we can say this openly and with pride. Our theatre schools, art academies, institutes of culture and conservatoires have trained and continue to train conductors, directors, art historians and performers of the highest standard. They are welcomed by the world’s most distinguished theatre companies, orchestras and museums.
We are making culture a right and an opportunity for everyone, rather than a privilege. We are open to sharing our experience and, certainly, to learning from others. Shared values must be put into practice through daily, painstaking, living work.
☝️ The International United Cultures Forum is one of the key platforms for this work. I consider it extremely important that it be held every year.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Russia has historically developed as a crossroads of peoples, languages and traditions. For us, unity means solidarity built on nurturing the distinct identity and development of every people and ethnic group.
Culture plays a key role in this process, just as it does in our complex world, with its conflicts, profound technological and social transformations, and competition between countries.
🤝 Culture can build bridges between people across any divide. It is a vital and irreplaceable means of communication and dialogue where political and economic ties have been frozen or put on hold because of disagreements, sanctions and restrictions.
I consider the addition of a youth programme to the Forum particularly important. Younger generations are both the future and the present of culture. They are creating new forms of artistic expression, advancing technologies and reinterpreting traditions. I am convinced that their voices must be heard on an equal footing with those of respected, experienced masters.
Of course, cultural cooperation also continues through long-established formats. The legendary Russian Seasons, reciprocal Years of Culture and Days of Russian Spiritual Culture are enjoying tremendous success in various countries. Our soloists and ensembles take part in the world’s leading festivals and competitions, while Russian cities extend a hospitable welcome to visiting performers from abroad.
I must also mention a very important initiative that is gaining momentum and growing in quality: the Eurasian Film Academy and the Diamond Butterfly Award within #BRICS.
School theatre exchanges are also continuing. This comprehensive educational practice teaches children to work as a team and listen to their fellow performers, introducing them to the richness of world literature and drama and the cultural heritage of different peoples.
🇷🇺 Russia’s education in the arts and culture is among the best in the world, and we can say this openly and with pride. Our theatre schools, art academies, institutes of culture and conservatoires have trained and continue to train conductors, directors, art historians and performers of the highest standard. They are welcomed by the world’s most distinguished theatre companies, orchestras and museums.
We are making culture a right and an opportunity for everyone, rather than a privilege. We are open to sharing our experience and, certainly, to learning from others. Shared values must be put into practice through daily, painstaking, living work.
☝️ The International United Cultures Forum is one of the key platforms for this work. I consider it extremely important that it be held every year.
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⚡️ Joint Statement "Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century: Inauguration of Negotiations" (New York, September 25, 2026)
✍️ We, the representatives of the Republic of Belarus, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, meeting on 25 September 2026 on the margins of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly,
Reaffirming our dedication to the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international law, such as sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of all States, non-interference in their internal affairs, the inviolability of State borders, and the peaceful settlement of disputes,
Maintaining international peace and security, friendly relations among States, sovereign equality of States, and refraining from the threat or use of force,
Guided by the shared commitment to strengthen international peace, security, and stability on the Eurasian continent and worldwide,
Recognizing the inherent diversity of the world, including the diversity of civilizations, cultures, traditions, and models of development, as a fundamental principle of international relations,
Reafirming that such diversity should be respected in full conformity with international law, including respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all,
Convinced of the need to promote a more inclusive, democratic and equitable international order,
Emphasizing that the emerging #MultipolarWorld order must be based on international law, the central coordinating role of the UN and equal opportunities for all States, regardless of their size, economic potential or military capabilities,
Convinced of the need to promote a genuine multipolar world order that ensures equal and indivisible security, mutually beneficial cooperation, and sustainable development for all states,
Recalling the idea of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century (hereinafter – the Charter), first articulated at the International Conference on Eurasian Security in Minsk in October 2023, and noting the subsequent discussions on the Charter that have taken place in various venues and formats since then,
Desiring to translate the idea into a political framework for pan-Eurasian cooperation,
Have agreed as follows:
1. We hereby officially launch a negotiation process to develop and adopt the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century.
Given the Eurasian character of the initiative, the negotiation process shall be open to all interested Eurasian States on the basis of the principles of sovereign equality, inclusiveness, transparency and equal participation.
All decisions on substantive and procedural issues, including the approval of the draft Charter, the determination of its legal nature, format and procedure for adoption, shall be taken only on the basis of concensus.
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2. The purpose of this process is to develop a political document that sets out the principles of cooperation, reaffirms commitment to international law, and defines common approaches to ensuring equal and indivisible security in the Eurasian space and fostering economic partnerships, promoting cultural and humanitarian ties, and facilitating civilizational exchanges in a multipolar era.
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3. To this end, we establish a Working Group to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century, which will conduct the negotiations on the Eurasian Charter in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Working Group attached to this Joint Statement.
✍️ We, the representatives of the Republic of Belarus, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, meeting on 25 September 2026 on the margins of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly,
Reaffirming our dedication to the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international law, such as sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of all States, non-interference in their internal affairs, the inviolability of State borders, and the peaceful settlement of disputes,
Maintaining international peace and security, friendly relations among States, sovereign equality of States, and refraining from the threat or use of force,
Guided by the shared commitment to strengthen international peace, security, and stability on the Eurasian continent and worldwide,
Recognizing the inherent diversity of the world, including the diversity of civilizations, cultures, traditions, and models of development, as a fundamental principle of international relations,
Reafirming that such diversity should be respected in full conformity with international law, including respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all,
Convinced of the need to promote a more inclusive, democratic and equitable international order,
Emphasizing that the emerging #MultipolarWorld order must be based on international law, the central coordinating role of the UN and equal opportunities for all States, regardless of their size, economic potential or military capabilities,
Convinced of the need to promote a genuine multipolar world order that ensures equal and indivisible security, mutually beneficial cooperation, and sustainable development for all states,
Recalling the idea of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century (hereinafter – the Charter), first articulated at the International Conference on Eurasian Security in Minsk in October 2023, and noting the subsequent discussions on the Charter that have taken place in various venues and formats since then,
Desiring to translate the idea into a political framework for pan-Eurasian cooperation,
Have agreed as follows:
1. We hereby officially launch a negotiation process to develop and adopt the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century.
Given the Eurasian character of the initiative, the negotiation process shall be open to all interested Eurasian States on the basis of the principles of sovereign equality, inclusiveness, transparency and equal participation.
All decisions on substantive and procedural issues, including the approval of the draft Charter, the determination of its legal nature, format and procedure for adoption, shall be taken only on the basis of concensus.
***
2. The purpose of this process is to develop a political document that sets out the principles of cooperation, reaffirms commitment to international law, and defines common approaches to ensuring equal and indivisible security in the Eurasian space and fostering economic partnerships, promoting cultural and humanitarian ties, and facilitating civilizational exchanges in a multipolar era.
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3. To this end, we establish a Working Group to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century, which will conduct the negotiations on the Eurasian Charter in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Working Group attached to this Joint Statement.
#UNGA81
🇷🇺🇲🇻 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Maldives Iruthisham Adam hold a meeting on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81th Session of the UN General Assembly.
#RussiaMaldives
🇷🇺🇲🇻 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Maldives Iruthisham Adam hold a meeting on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81th Session of the UN General Assembly.
#RussiaMaldives
🇷🇺🇲🇻 On September 25, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Iruthisham Adam held a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.
The Foreign Ministers discussed prospects for further developing the friendly Russian-Maldivian relations.
During the meeting, the Sides expressed their mutual interest in maintaining regular political dialogue and expanding practical cooperation, including in tourism.
#RussiaMaldives
The Foreign Ministers discussed prospects for further developing the friendly Russian-Maldivian relations.
During the meeting, the Sides expressed their mutual interest in maintaining regular political dialogue and expanding practical cooperation, including in tourism.
#RussiaMaldives
⚡️ Terms of Reference of the Working Group to Develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century
Chairmanship: Belarus, as one of the two original sponsors (with the Russian Federation) of the idea of a Eurasian Charter, will assume the function of the chair in the negotiation process to develop the Charter, with the possibility of appointing two co-chairs. Should no other Eurasian state volunteer for this function, Belarus will perform the role alone.
The initiating States and the Chair shall not be granted any privileges or exclusive powers in determining the content of the document.
Participation: Negotiations will be open to all Eurasian states that participate in the official launch of the process.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not affect the rights and obligations of the participating States arising from the United Nations Charter, other international agreements and arrangements to which they are parties.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not prejudge the positions of States with respect to the content of the Charter and shall not impose any obligation to subsequently support, adopt or sign it. Each State shall independently determine its position on the final document and shall also be entitled to discontinue its participation in the negotiation process at any stage.
If other Eurasian states decide to join the negotiations at a later stage, they should notify the сhair(s) of their intent to participate. The chair(s) will then inform the signatories of the Joint Statement of the relevant requests, and participation of the applicants will be confirmed on a non-objection basis.
In order to ensure equal participation of all States in the negotiation process, States joining the negotiations at a later stage shall be entitled to propose amendments or additions to the text of the draft Charter, including to provisions that have already been discussed during previous rounds of negotiations.
Level of Participation: Each participating state is free to determine the level and composition of its delegation. It may include experts from capitals and/or diplomats accredited in the country hosting the round.
Venues: Negotiation rounds will rotate among the capitals of interested Eurasian states. Belarus will host the first round before the end of 2026. Participating states are encouraged to inform the chair(s) in advance of their intention to host certain rounds of negotiations.
Responsibility of Hosts: It will be the responsibility of a hosting state to provide necessary logistical support for a negotiation round (e.g., meeting room, screens, etc.). Furthermore, hosting state is encouraged to provide other forms of material support to the delegations of participating states (e.g. providing meals).
Conduct of Negotiations: The chair(s) will conduct negotiations in an open, transparent, and inclusive manner, aiming to achieve a consensus-based document. The negotiations and drafting sessions will be in-person. The working language will be English.
Text: The chair(s) will share a "zero draft" text of the Charter with participating states shortly after the launch in New York, allowing time for review prior to the first negotiation round.
Participating States shall be entitled to submit their comments and proposals on the text of the draft Charter to the Chair/Co-Chairs between rounds of negotiations.
Negotiation Timeline: The negotiation process will consist of approximately four to five rounds (more if necessary), each lasting up to three working days.
👉 The goal of the negotiation process is to reach agreement on the text of the Charter, if possible by October 2027, as and when it is ready.
Adoption of the Charter: The Eurasian Charter should be adopted by Eurasian Leaders at a Summit, tentatively scheduled to be held in Minsk, Belarus, upon the final agreement on the document by States participating in negotiation process.
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Chairmanship: Belarus, as one of the two original sponsors (with the Russian Federation) of the idea of a Eurasian Charter, will assume the function of the chair in the negotiation process to develop the Charter, with the possibility of appointing two co-chairs. Should no other Eurasian state volunteer for this function, Belarus will perform the role alone.
The initiating States and the Chair shall not be granted any privileges or exclusive powers in determining the content of the document.
Participation: Negotiations will be open to all Eurasian states that participate in the official launch of the process.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not affect the rights and obligations of the participating States arising from the United Nations Charter, other international agreements and arrangements to which they are parties.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not prejudge the positions of States with respect to the content of the Charter and shall not impose any obligation to subsequently support, adopt or sign it. Each State shall independently determine its position on the final document and shall also be entitled to discontinue its participation in the negotiation process at any stage.
If other Eurasian states decide to join the negotiations at a later stage, they should notify the сhair(s) of their intent to participate. The chair(s) will then inform the signatories of the Joint Statement of the relevant requests, and participation of the applicants will be confirmed on a non-objection basis.
In order to ensure equal participation of all States in the negotiation process, States joining the negotiations at a later stage shall be entitled to propose amendments or additions to the text of the draft Charter, including to provisions that have already been discussed during previous rounds of negotiations.
Level of Participation: Each participating state is free to determine the level and composition of its delegation. It may include experts from capitals and/or diplomats accredited in the country hosting the round.
Venues: Negotiation rounds will rotate among the capitals of interested Eurasian states. Belarus will host the first round before the end of 2026. Participating states are encouraged to inform the chair(s) in advance of their intention to host certain rounds of negotiations.
Responsibility of Hosts: It will be the responsibility of a hosting state to provide necessary logistical support for a negotiation round (e.g., meeting room, screens, etc.). Furthermore, hosting state is encouraged to provide other forms of material support to the delegations of participating states (e.g. providing meals).
Conduct of Negotiations: The chair(s) will conduct negotiations in an open, transparent, and inclusive manner, aiming to achieve a consensus-based document. The negotiations and drafting sessions will be in-person. The working language will be English.
Text: The chair(s) will share a "zero draft" text of the Charter with participating states shortly after the launch in New York, allowing time for review prior to the first negotiation round.
Participating States shall be entitled to submit their comments and proposals on the text of the draft Charter to the Chair/Co-Chairs between rounds of negotiations.
Negotiation Timeline: The negotiation process will consist of approximately four to five rounds (more if necessary), each lasting up to three working days.
👉 The goal of the negotiation process is to reach agreement on the text of the Charter, if possible by October 2027, as and when it is ready.
Adoption of the Charter: The Eurasian Charter should be adopted by Eurasian Leaders at a Summit, tentatively scheduled to be held in Minsk, Belarus, upon the final agreement on the document by States participating in negotiation process.
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