Therefore, according to him, the main efforts of the ministry are aimed at protecting national sovereignty. He drew attention to the fact that “additional military contingents and equipment are transferred to Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, not to mention the construction of walls along the Belarusian border”.Under these conditions, the diplomatic department of the Republic of Belarus implemented the tasks set by the head of state and the government – “appropriately redirecting foreign economic activity, systematically countering informational, political and economic pressure , minimize the damage of sanctions against the Republic of Belarus,” the Minister noted.At the same time, he pointed out, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs started from the fact that the new realities are not only a platform for the struggle for survival, but also a window of opportunity, a moment to rethink priorities and an impulse to open up new points of reference and niches of interaction on the international scene.Last year, the republic managed to make significant progress in developing strategic allied relations with Russia, deepening integration into the Union State, Aleinik said.In the EAEU and the CIS, priority is given to consolidating positions on countering the pressure of sanctions, creating conditions for increased trade and economic cooperation, including in a bilateral format.In addition, through the CSTO, Minsk has prepared a clear program for the Presidency of the Republic of Belarus within the organization in 2023 and will do “everything possible to implement the priorities approved by the head of the State in this sense,” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs. stress.Active work with the states of the far arc does not stop, Aleinik attracted attention. And this, according to him, brings the expected result. “We have felt this particularly in the direction of China, with whom relations have been raised to the level of a comprehensive and all-weather strategic partnership,” he said, adding that a positive program is also progressing. in relations with India, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Zimbabwe and a number of other countries.Predicting the evolution of the geopolitical situation, Aleinik believes that this year will be no less tense. “The strengths and abilities of our opponents are very important. The pressure on us will continue. But during this time we have become stronger, stronger, and this is not the limit of our strengths and abilities. We are ready to calmly and constantly face other challenges”, assured the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
