Belarus will be represented at the Peace Council meeting in Washington by Foreign Minister Eismont
15:18, 11 February
Belarus will be represented by its Foreign Minister at the first meeting of the Peace Council leaders in Washington, D.C., according to Natalya Eismont, press secretary for the Belarusian President.
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"Our country will be represented in Washington by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is fully immersed in the Republic of Belarus's participation in the Peace Council and other regional issues and bilateral Belarusian-American relations. The American side has already been informed of this decision," the press secretary stated.
Natalya Eismont noted that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko himself, who received the invitation, will be unable to attend the event. "Unfortunately, we received it late; the President's schedule for this period was already planned. Yes, we would have been happy to visit the United States, but there are matters that cannot be postponed," the press secretary said. "Furthermore, we are also taking into account the possible logistical difficulties that may arise due to illegal sanctions, primarily those imposed by the European Union, given the closure of airspace over the EU."
"In this regard, and despite our wishes, the President will not be able to participate in this event. However, I would like to emphasize: we fully share the commitment of the US President and the Peace Council to resolving all global conflicts peacefully," stated Natalia Eismont.
As reported, the US plans to hold a meeting of the Peace Council in Washington on February 19.
