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Belarus criticizes European Parliament's resolution

Xinhua, April 6, 2017 Adjust font size:

Belarus Foreign Ministry said that "the method of shouting and lecturing, which is most often used by the European Parliament, does not work with Belarus."

The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday criticized the resolution of the European Parliament on the situation in the country.

The Press Secretary of the Foreign Ministry Dmitry Mironchik said the Belarusian side regrets the fact that members of the European Parliament "did not have enough time or desire to get acquainted with the official point of view on the events that took place two weeks ago and clarify all the issues in a direct dialogue."

Mironchik said that they are ready to discuss any topics with their foreign partners, provide answers to any questions, including those on which the positions of the two countries diverge.

The criticism should be constructive and unbiased, taking into account the objective realities and processes going on in the country and the region as a whole, the official said.

The diplomat also stressed that the Belarusian side understands that "overcoming anti-Belarus cliches takes time and political wisdom." Endit