Turning Eastern Europe into a field of cooperation, not confrontation, is the overarching objective of the Minsk Dialogue. Today the large-scale forum has finished its work. The importance and urgency of this meeting are undeniable. The world needs clear algorithms for conflict resolution. Negotiations were held non-stop. The open dialogue made it possible to outline ways of resolving issues such as terrorism, economic security, ecology, cybercrime, migration and others.
Since Wednesday, leading experts, politicians, scientists and diplomats from more than 50 countries discussed in the non-stop mode the problems faced by the world community.
All examples are in plain sight. These are the Middle East, Syria, Ukraine, North Korea, Iran. The consequences of the processes occurring in these regions can not be predicted. And the relationship between distant conflicts and European problems is increasingly evident.
It is more important than ever to suggest ways to resolve contradictions. The Minsk Dialogue began its work in March 2015 as a platform for the search for ways to de-escalate international tension. But this was the first time that the forum reached such a scale. About 400 participants from 50 countries took part in it. Among them were Secretary General of the OSCE Thomas Greminger, former CSTO Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha and NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs James Appathurai.
The importance of the expert opinion was emphasized by the Belarusian leader. The task of these people is to analyze, think, weigh and recommend.
One of the sessions was devoted to the problems of the countries that are located between powerful geopolitical centers. And Belarus is a clear example. Moreover, the Eastern European region is today one of the epicenters of international tension. The situation is under scrutiny in our country.
Belarus knows the price of peace. Therefore, our multi-vector policy teaches how important it is to establish a dialogue with all. Unfortunately, the contradictions between states grow.
According to the organizers, making Eastern Europe a region of cooperation, not confrontation, was the overarching objective of the Minsk Dialogue. The first step on this path has been made. Ahead is a difficult road, but the main thing is to make at least small steps in the right direction.
