THE ROLE OF BELARUS IN THE BALTIC SEA REGION WAS DISCUSSED IN MINSK
On 4-5 November in Belarus, Lithuania’s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Evaldas Ignatavičius took part in the 12th Minsk Forum “Belarus and the Eastern Partnership: Development Prospects in Politics, Economy and Society”. The Vice-Minister delivered a speech “The Council of the Baltic Sea States. The Role of Belarus and Perspectives for Activities”.
He spoke about Lithuania’s activities in promoting the cooperation with the partners in the Baltic Sea region and benefits of such cooperation, presented the priorities of Lithuania’s Presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS): innovations, cross-border cooperation, clean environment and safe living conditions.
Vice-Minister E.Ignatavičius congratulated Belarus on becoming a CBSS observer and invited the country to take part in every-day activities of this organisation vigorously.
In Minsk, the Vice-Minister met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Valery Voronecky and discussed important issues of bilateral cooperation. Vice-Minister E.Ignatavičius urged Belarus to complete the internal procedures regarding the agreement between Lithuania and Belarus on local cross-border traffic as soon as possible and once again confirmed Lithuania’s readiness to sign the agreement.
The Minsk Forum is an annual event organised by the German-Belarusian society, during which important for Belarus political, economic and social issues are discussed. The Forum brings together representatives from Belarusian authorities and opposition, experts, economists, analysts, and representatives of nongovernmental organisations from various European countries.
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