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Phone conversation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

15.11.2021

On November 14, 2021 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Vladimir Makei held a telephone conversation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell.

The Belarusian side reiterated its readiness as a matter of principle for an equal and mutually respectful dialogue with the EU. The futility and counter-productivity of sanctions for the development of Belarus-EU relations was emphasized.

The difficult migration situation at the Belarus-EU border was discussed. Vladimir Makei informed his interlocutor about the steps taken by Belarus to reduce the flow of migrants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, to provide humanitarian assistance to the refugees at the border, cooperation with relevant international organizations of the UN system on this issue. The interest in the early resolution of the migration crisis was confirmed.

The sides agreed to keep the channels of dialogue open.

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