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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, March 10 (Xinhua) — The mindset of the European Union's political elites is shifting toward finding ways to normalize relations with Belarus. Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov stated this on Monday on the Belarus 1 television channel.
"We see, based on information from Western countries, especially the European Union, that the mentality of their political elites is shifting toward seeking ways to normalize relations with Belarus. Many of the same people who were the architects of this unrestrained sanctions policy against Belarus and Russia remain in power in these countries. This sanctions policy has not produced the results they envisioned. The political systems in Belarus and Russia have not changed," M. Ryzhenkov stated.
The Belarusian Foreign Minister noted that the sanctions imposed against the country are already boomeranging on Europe itself. He stated that European politicians are still unable to openly admit their mistakes, lest they be asked uncomfortable questions.
He also noted that Belarus is taking steps to normalize relations, but there has been no response from the EU. Ryzhenkov emphasized that cooperation should be mutually beneficial and that joint efforts are necessary.
"We're developing wonderfully, expanding our relations with Russia, China, Iran, the Middle East, and Africa. And I can say that over the past six years, we've reoriented virtually our entire core trade. We haven't lost any exports, and they're still growing. We've ensured our technological security and are no longer dependent on the European Union," concluded the Belarusian foreign minister.
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