Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Appointment of Ukrainian Ambassador to Belarus expected to boost bilateral relations
“The Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Belarus operated without an ambassador for a long period. Of course, this has had an effect on our relations. We hope that with the arrival of the new Ambassador, our contacts will get an even greater impetus,” the minister said. …read more Source:...
Makei: No unresolved issues between Belarus and Ukraine
“We are bound by economic interests. I should say that there are no unresolved issues between our countries. We have always been able to find mutually acceptable solutions to the difficult issues that sometimes arise,” the minister stressed. …read more Source:...
Over 100 Films from 15 Countries to Participate in Slav Fairy Tale Film Fest
Noted film-makers from Bulgaria, Russia, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, China, Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine, Palestina, Belarus, Iran, France and the United States are expected. …read more Source:...
Ukraine calls for unconditional ceasefire in conflict zone by 1 September
“We insist that fire must be stopped unconditionally. It is particularly important in view of 1 September. Today in all the four subgroups the Ukrainian side put forward the initiative that prior to 1 September all the sides must cease fire because not only military personnel but civilians also suffer,” stressed Irina Gerashchenko. …read...
Minsk agreement hailed as important mechanism for Ukraine peaceful settlement
“We believe that the Minsk agreement is a very important mechanism for the peaceful, diplomatic resolution of what is happening in Ukraine. Many criticize the Minsk accord but from June last year until today we managed to free about 80 Ukrainians” Irina Gerashchenko said. …read more Source:...
Ukraine ready for compromises in POW release talks
The Security Service of Ukraine believes that as many as 116 military personnel and civilians are illegally detained. “But since we have to fight for every Ukrainian, we try to utilize every legal mechanism to release our guys,” explained the First Vice Speaker of the Ukrainian parliament. …read more Source:...
Belarus seen as good neighbor of Ukraine
“We want to sincerely thank the Republic of Belarus, who is our good neighbor and who supports the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine, for providing a neutral platform to discuss the important issues of the peaceful settlement of the situation in Donbass,” Irina Gerashchenko said. …read more Source:...
Ukraine insists on fifth working group in trilateral contact group
Irina Gerashchenko said that the new working group would deal with issues arising on the Ukrainian border. “Border-related issues are a matter of principle for the Ukrainian side,” she stressed. …read more Source:...
Ukraine President intends to appoint Ambassador to Belarus soon
“During the meeting with the Ukrainian diplomatic corps on 24 August Ukraine’s President said that he would appoint Ukrainian Ambassador to Belarus soon,” Irina Gerashchenko said. …read more Source:...
Belarus, Ukraine discuss regional cooperation
Vladimir Chekhlov, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus to Odessa, was granted the exequatur at the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 25 August. …read more Source:...