Discussion on border interaction with Russia held at Independence Palace

15 ноября 2019

In 1995, our countries signed an agreement on joint efforts to protect the external border of the Union State. It was automatically renewed every five years and will expire again in November. The need to prolong the agreement was the reason for analyzing the interaction between the border agencies of Belarus and Russia. Earlier, Alexander Lukashenko instructed to work on this topic with Russian partners. Geo-politics forces our country to work in this direction with particular attention. The Central European crossroads of transit routes offer opportunities, on the one hand, and the threat of crime, on the other.

In recent years, the border guards of Belarus and Russia have done a great deal of joint work. In addition, the Union State has a Border Security Improvement Program. The infrastructure is developed, new equipment and border protection means are purchased within its framework.