Lavrov calls for deeper biosafety cooperation among CIS countries
Russia's foreign minister said Moscow welcomes expanded regional cooperation on biological security.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for deeper cooperation on biosafety among members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), according to TASS.
Lavrov said Moscow welcomes the development of regional cooperation in the field of biological security, according to the report.
Regional security focus
The remarks reflect ongoing Russian interest in strengthening biosecurity coordination among CIS member states, though the report did not detail specific new initiatives, agreements or funding tied to the comments.
Biosafety cooperation among CIS nations has been a recurring topic in regional diplomatic discussions in recent years, with Russia frequently positioning itself as an advocate for closer coordination on the issue.
The excerpt available does not specify the venue or context in which Lavrov made the comments, nor does it include responses from other CIS member states.
Further details on any concrete steps toward expanded biosafety cooperation were not included in the material provided.
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