Sub-working group on the security of the contact group on settling the situation in Donbass discussed the basic principles of demining, however, to reach agreement failed, said the press service of the envoy of the self-proclaimed Donetsk people's Republic at the talks in Minsk Denis Pushilin.

before the OSCE representative Martin Sajdik said that the subgroup on safety on Tuesday "focused on mine action," noting that the mine in the Donbas is extremely important for the implementation of projects in humanitarian and economic spheres.

"The parties tried to develop basic principles of clearance, but, unfortunately, did not reach agreement on the issue ", - said the head of the Department. The Commissioner of the press service added that " the members of the subgroup will continue to review the mine-action initiatives put forward by the OSCE."

Pushilin said that "significant results worth the wait when there will be agreed rules of work of the sub-groups and contact groups, as well as a road map for the execution of items "recommended" Norman Quartet " after the meeting on 2 October.

"We took over from Martin Sajdik version of the rules. Now is the basis of the rules from which appropriate and build on that. We have plans to modify it, and submit changes for consideration by the contact group " - quoted Putilina Donetsk news Agency.

According to Sajdik, the trilateral contact group on settling the situation in Eastern Ukraine will hold the next meeting in Minsk on October 27.

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