CIS Foreign Ministers to Convene in Almaty on April 11

The CIS foreign ministers are scheduled to meet in Almaty on April 11, according to a statement by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova during a press briefing.

“The foreign ministers will exchange views on topical international and regional matters, discuss priority areas of integration cooperation in the CIS format this year,” Maria Zakharova said, The Caspian Post reports citing BelTA.

According to her, special attention will be paid to the preparations to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, other issues of cultural and humanitarian cooperation as well as efforts to strengthen border security.

“The ministers will take stock of the progress made in the implementation of the plan of multi-level ministerial consultations within the CIS and the program of actions to intensify partnership between the foreign ministries of the CIS countries.

Some of the documents approved at the meeting will be submitted for further approval by the heads of state and government of the CIS countries,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman added.