Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, announced on Thursday at the seventh meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (SICA) that a new world order is taking shape based on multipolarity. At this meeting, the member countries of SICA adopted a joint statement in which they protested against unilateral sanctions and piracy.
Condemnation of Unilateral Sanctions
Lavrov explicitly stated at this meeting that unilateral sanctions not only negatively impact international economic cooperation but also harm the global supply chain. He pointed to the necessity of establishing a fair and balanced global system and added that the member countries of SICA must stand against such actions.
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Development of Multilateral Cooperation
The Russian Foreign Minister also emphasized the importance of multilateral cooperation in strengthening trust among countries. He believes that only through dialogue and cooperation can global challenges be overcome and a new world order be established. Lavrov stressed that the member countries of SICA should optimally utilize their capacities and work towards common interests.
In this joint statement, the member countries of SICA also referred to the necessity of maintaining peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region and emphasized the need to prevent tensions and military conflicts. According to Lavrov, only through cooperation and interaction can sustainable security be achieved and crises be prevented.
Challenges Facing the Global Order
Lavrov continued his remarks by pointing to the challenges facing the new global order and said that countries must be prepared to confront these challenges. He stated that the new world order cannot be based on the dominance of one or a few countries and must be founded on respect for sovereignty rights and social justice.
He noted that this new order should be designed to consider the interests of all countries and help balance power. Lavrov also mentioned the role of international organizations in this regard, stating that these organizations must have greater capabilities in crisis management and peacebuilding.
In conclusion, Lavrov emphasized the need to strengthen economic and trade cooperation among Asian countries and said that only by creating a suitable framework for cooperation can economic prosperity be achieved. He expressed hope that the member countries of SICA could work together towards establishing a new and just world order.
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