MINSK, July 18 (BelTA) – In the arms control framework, Belarus adheres to the precept of non-escalation of confrontation, Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei told the media in Minsk on July 18, BelTA learned.
“As for our policy, it will now have the custom of Western partners. In no case do we intend to make a contribution to the escalation of the arms race or the confrontation. On the contrary, we have an interest in ensuring more stability and peace in our It is our fundamental principle, and in it we will be inspired by the box of weapons and confidence measures, “said the minister.
On June 20, Belarus resumed its verification activities within the framework of existing foreign arms treaties, adding the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe and the 2011 Vienna Document. Notifications were sent to all OSCE participating States.
Later, Belarus sent Latvia a request for a stopover in one of its army units, but the Belarusian verification team denied access. Such moves through Latvia are a violation of foreign obligations, Makei noted.
“We see this in a surely negative light. We will act reciprocally on the occasion of the receipt of applicable requests from States as irresponsible as the current Latvia. The precept of reciprocity has not been abolished. We will conscientiously attend to all requests,” the minister said. sure.