We, the Heads of the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States: the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan,
Confirming that the United Nations Organization is a cornerstone element of the modern international relations system,
Emphasizing the inseparable historical connection between two anniversaries – the 80th anniversary of the UN's establishment and the end of World War II, the outcomes of which played a key role in shaping the foundations of the modern world order,
Welcome the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations, which remains an unrivaled international platform in terms of representation, legitimacy, and universality,
Confirm our commitment to further strengthening the central coordinating role of the United Nations in international affairs,
Emphasize the importance of multilateral cooperation for maintaining international peace and security, promoting sustainable development, respecting human rights, and upholding the supremacy of international law,
Confirm commitment to developing a fair and equitable multipolar world order based on the unwavering observance of the entire UN Charter and other principles of international law,
Note the necessity of joint and consistent efforts for the effective protection of the UN Charter to prevent selective application of its principles and the erosion of universally recognized norms of international law,
Call for strengthening mutual trust, developing comprehensive, equal, and mutually beneficial cooperation, ensuring universal, sustainable, and indivisible security based on equality, mutual respect, and consideration of interests,
Emphasize the importance of the UN development system in addressing numerous interconnected tasks to assist those in vulnerable situations, aiming to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals,
Stress the necessity of further joint efforts to strengthen the authority, role, and increase the efficiency of the United Nations, as well as the importance of the UN's ability to adapt to modern realities,
Note that UN reform should be rational and balanced, aimed at preserving the intergovernmental nature of the Organization and ensuring the balanced functioning of its main bodies, enjoying the maximum possible support of member states and meeting the interests of the entire world community,
Welcome the established practice of consultations among the CIS member states to coordinate approaches in the General Assembly and other UN system bodies on issues of mutual interest,
Advocate for the development of comprehensive cooperation between the Commonwealth of Independent States and the United Nations, including its bodies and structures, interaction in areas contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security, and support for economic and social development.