Uladzimir Makei: Crisis of mutual trust erodes foundations of cooperation within the frames of OSCE

The head of the Belarus Foreign Ministry believes that the crisis of mutual trust erodes the foundations of cooperation in all dimensions of security and weakens OSCE.

"There is a need to abandon attempts to use the organization to advance narrow national interests, to strengthen own security at the expense of partners, create and expand the zones of influence. To overcome the existing contradictions it is crucial to pursue a mutually respectful dialogue, which is unthinkable in the context of sanctions and restrictive measures,” Uladzimir Makei stated at the a plenary meeting of the 22nd OSCE Ministerial Council in Belgrade.

He assumes that the OSCE can and should be a platform for positions rapprochement and the formation of common approaches in all security dimensions. “The organization is able and should turn into a promoter of effective actions against security threats. This means its future,” the minister stressed.

The minister also informed that Belarus is ready to share its experience and increase its contribution to the common efforts in the fight against terrorism and illegal migration and support the peaceful process in Ukraine. “Only safe and stable Europe can secure the sustainable development and progress in economic, environmental and humanitarian areas”, - BelTA quotes him saying.