Lukashenko: Azerbaijan's CIS presidency in 2028 - historic moment

President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has described Azerbaijanchr("39")s decision to assume the CIS presidency for the first time in 2028 as a historic moment, Olaylar informs.

According to the Belarusian leader speaking at a meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State, this decision by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will mark a new stage in the development of the CIS.

"This is, undoubtedly, a historic moment," the Belarusian leader emphasized.

He also expressed hope that Armenia would also decide to "fulfill this honorable function in accordance with the sequence in 2029."

According to Lukashenko, Belarus intends to provide maximum assistance to all member states during their presidency and will actively participate in all processes.

"There is no doubt that the potential of the CIS is not exhausted. Our union is - and will remain for many years - a Commonwealth of common destiny," he added.