Putin's message to participants of the Belgrade Non-Aligned Movement Summit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told the participants in the gathering in Belgrade on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Non-Aligned Movement that the positive potential of that organization is of special importance today, bearing in mind the turbulent situation in the world.

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In a telegram sent to the participants, Putin stressed that the Non-Aligned Movement has a very important role in international relations, that it consistently insists on the principle of equality between states, respect for sovereignty and legitimate interests, and also advocates constructive multilateral dialogue strictly in accordance with the UN Charter, reports RIA Novosti.

"Today, when the situation in the world is increasingly turbulent and when humanity has to face a growing number of threats and challenges, the positive potential of the Non-Aligned Movement is especially needed," said the president of Russia.

He pointed out that it is important that this authoritative and representative organization is actively involved in resolving crisis situations, making an essential contribution to the collective efforts to build a more democratic and stable world order among members of the international community,

The Russian president recalled that Russia recently received the status of an observer in the Non-Aligned Movement, and assessed that this opens up new opportunities for cooperation in resolving regional and world issues, ensuring security and sustainable development throughout the world.

Putin wished the participants successful work.

Russia is represented at the gathering in Belgrade by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

(Telegraf.rs)