Putin: The Non-Aligned Movement supports the principles of equality and respect for state sovereignty

Moscow-Sana

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country's obtaining of observer status with the Non-Aligned Movement provides a new possibility for cooperation in ensuring security and sustainable development around the world.

And the Russian Presidency website quoted Putin as saying in a message to the participants in the high-level meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of its founding: This international organization “plays a very important role in international affairs,” recalling that the Non-Aligned Movement is steadily defending the principles of The absolute equality of all states, respect for their sovereignty and their legitimate interests, and support for constructive multilateral dialogue in strict accordance with the spirit and letter of the Charter of the United Nations.

Putin stressed that the positive potential of the Non-Aligned Movement is especially needed now when "the situation in the world has become more turbulent and humanity has to confront the increasing number of threats and challenges," noting the importance of this organization actively participating in solving crises and making a significant contribution to collective efforts to build a world order. More democratic and stable, and enhancing trust and mutual understanding among members of the international community.

The Russian President considered that his country's recent obtaining of observer status with the Non-Aligned Movement opens new opportunities for cooperation in addressing urgent issues of the regional and global agenda in ensuring security and sustainable development around the world.