Minsk advocated strengthening the coordination with Moscow in terms of Western sanctions, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Belarus Vladimir Makei.
Mackay reminded that Belarus for several years placed under sanctions, as for Russia they were introduced not so long ago." truly, the story is about a new configuration of relationships. This requires an adequate response, search and implementation of the General balanced solutions for the future, " said Mackay on Tuesday in Minsk.
Relations between the Russian Federation and the West has been exacerbated by the crisis in the Ukraine. At the end of July, the EU and the US from point penalties with respect to certain individuals and organizations have moved to the measures against entire industries of the Russian economy, as well as among them, banking, defense, and energy. In response, Russia restricted imports of food items from countries that have introduced in relation to penalties: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway.
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