A. Savinykh: Renunciation of the forceful scenario is the key to resolving disagreements between Belarus and the EU

March 21, Minsk /Corr. BELTA/. Refusal to use a forceful scenario is key to resolving disagreements between Belarus and the European Union. This was stated by Head of the Information Department - Press Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrei Savinykh, answering a question from a BELTA correspondent about the prospects for resolving disagreements between Belarus and EU countries. The official representative of the foreign ministry stressed: "A mutually acceptable resolution of existing disagreements is the only reasonable path. This is in the interests not only of Belarus but also of the European Union. The main question is how to implement it? It is absolutely clear that movement along this path can only begin by reducing the intensity of confrontation." At the same time, Andrei Savinykh noted: "First of all, the practice of constant expansion of sanctions by the EU must be stopped. And it's not about whether sanctions have an effect. It is important that this practice excludes the possibility of meaningful and rational convergence of positions. When one side engages in active forceful actions, any efforts by the other side to de-escalate tension become unlikely, as, incidentally, does the return of ambassadors. One must simply be aware of this. Refusal to impose a forceful scenario significantly changes the situation. In this case, prerequisites for resolving the entire range of issues arise." "To be frank, this is the only way. Belarus is a supporter of this particular path. The EU's choice will be shown by its actions. I can say that, advocating for a resolution, we are ready for any scenario," said the Head of the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. -0-