Start of discussion on joint working principles

According to the news report, as part of preparations for a joint project, Belarusians and Russians have outlined a key principle of their cooperation: "We must protect our own." According to a representative of the initiative, the main idea is to protect the interests of both countries and support national interests amid regional integration. Officials noted that this principle serves as the foundation for further cooperation within the Union State and neighboring regional projects.

Context

Regional cooperation between Belarus and Russia unfolds within the framework of the Union State and numerous joint economic and infrastructure programs.