Belarus joins the Council of Peace

The President of the Republic of Belarus signed the accession treaty to the Council of Peace on behalf of the country. He stated that by signing the document, Belarus undertook to comply with all provisions of the Council's Charter and to participate in the activities of the international organization. The treaty provides for the involvement of the Belarusian parliament in the Council's decision-making process, as well as participation in human rights, conflict resolution, and international cooperation organizations.

The document was formalized according to established procedures, requiring compliance with all laws of the Charter. Belarusian officials stated that this step will allow the country to strengthen its international reputation and accelerate integration with the European community.

Context

The Council of Peace is an international organization dealing with cooperation, human rights, and political issues in Europe; Belarus's participation in its work will strengthen its status in the international community.