Kazakhstan: CIS countries ready to cooperate in fight against terrorism - Lebedev

CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev addressed the press on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in Burabay on Thursday. Lebedev stated that Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) are ready for constructive cooperation and joint efforts to combat international "terrorism." Moreover, Lebedev stressed that a number of "important" documents were signed at the CIS Council of Heads of States meeting. Among them are documents on the United Nations' 70th anniversary and on the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, as well as an agreement on joint plans to combat international "terrorism." According to Lebedev, the UN should play a decisive role in the process of conflict resolution and the maintenance of peace and stability on the planet. "The UN Security Council should become more representational and effective in order to face the demands of the modern world, and support a decision-making process which demonstrates a general adherence to the goals and principles of the UN Charter," Lebedev stated. Earlier on Friday, CIS leaders signed 16 documents including agreements on military cooperation and joint efforts to combat international "terrorism."