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Foreign ministers of Commonwealth of Independent States countries have endorsed the creation of an international organization for the Russian language, TASS reported.
MFA head Sergey Lavrov noted that the organization is open to all countries, irrespective of Commonwealth membership. He also mentioned that the decisions would be conveyed to the heads of state on October 13.
The decision was approved during the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting of CIS member states on October 12 in Bishkek. Sergei Lavrov
Let us remember, the year 2023 has been declared the Year of the Russian Language in the CIS. The Year's plan encompasses over 150 diverse activities and events. Notably, it features programs focused on enhancing the qualifications of Russian language teachers and nurturing gifted children in their study of the Russian language.
The proposal to create an international organization in the CIS to promote the Russian language was made by Kazakh President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev. President Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia fully supports this proposal.
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