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Ministerial and senior representatives from various nations met to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine and its impact on international sport. They reaffirmed their support for Ukrainian athletes and welcomed the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) statement committing to solidarity and support for Ukraine. However, they raised concerns about the IOC's proposal to allow individual Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete, citing the ongoing invasion and devastation in Ukraine. The representatives believe that there is no reason to move away from the exclusion regime for Russian and Belarusian athletes and urge the IOC to address the concerns and reconsider its proposal. They also note that Russia and Belarus can pave the way for their athletes' return to international sports by ending the war. The statement is signed by representatives from 35 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, and the United States.