New appointments in diplomatic corps, local power structures and ministries

20 сентября 2021

Three new diplomats at once will represent the interests of Belarus abroad - in Tajikistan, Brazil, and the Republic of Korea. Irrespective of the continent, their priority on the external circuit is the same - to facilitate the promotion of our economy and export in every possible way.

Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly said that Belarus needs practical diplomats, who are not afraid of defending the country's honor. The new ambassador of Tajikistan is one of them. Our diplomatic mission in Dushanbe will be headed by Viktor Denisenko.

Presidents Lukashenko and Rakhmon have laid a solid political foundation, so it is much easier to start there. The friendship of Belarus and Tajikistan leaders is a good basis for all-round cooperation. There are twenty dealers of Belarusian manufacturers in Tajikistan. They assemble our equipment, from tractors to agricultural equipment. They prepare joint projects in dairy industry. Diplomats from Tajikistan also supervise work with neighboring Afghanistan. The attention of the whole world is riveted on it today. All problems can be solved by the Afghan people. Belarus can assist it in restoration of infrastructure or food supplies.

Viktor Denisenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Tajikistan: "We have a certain mechanism of cooperation with Afghanistan, we have held a number of events in this country in the trilateral format Belarus-Tajikistan-Afghanistan. Last year the level of trade with Afghanistan exceeded $181 million, and it is a good indicator. I think we have to keep it." He drew attention to the difficult domestic political situation in Afghanistan.

Belarus to expand economic presence in Brazil

Belarus has already taken a new look at its diplomatic presence abroad. There is only one criterion: we work where there are no political conditions and where there is real economic interest. Sergey Lukashevich will go to Latin America - he will represent our country in Brazil. Brazil is one of the 20 major partners of Belarus. It is a 200-million-dollar market, where it is possible and necessary to work. Our fertilizers and Gomselmash are known there. And even part of beer in Brazil is brewed from the Belarusian malt. There are nuances in calculations and contacts, but diplomats are ready to lend a hand.

Sergey Lukashevich, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus in Brazil: "It is important for us to expand the Belarusian economic presence in Brazil. It is an interesting region, it is a strong economic cluster, which has its own approaches to cooperation. Of course, we do not need to supply beef and matches there, they produce it themselves. We need to find those niches where we can integrate our products".

Andrei Chernetsky was appointed ambassador of Belarus to the Republic of Korea. They are interested in a huge site in the center of Europe. So it is necessary to meet them halfway.

New Appointments in the Diplomatic Corps, the Local Power Structure and Ministries

Today there was a rotation in the local vertical of power as well. The President has agreed on the heads of several districts at once. Vitaly Kulak will head Kamenetsky District, Vadim Kravchuk will be the leader of Zhabinka. Aleksandra Mikheenko will head Kostyukovichi District.