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Brazil counts on Belarusian president’s help in resolving the situation in the region

MINSK, 10 August (BelTA) – Brazil values relations with Belarus very much, Brazilian Ambassador to Belarus Bernard Jorg Leopold de Garcia Klingl said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 10 August, BelTA has learned.

"It is a great honor for me to have this opportunity to meet and to convey to the president of my country your invitation to visit your country in order to discuss a roadmap for further cooperation," he said.

"Brazil values the relations with Belarus and the work that is being done in your country today. We understand the importance of the region and the delicacy of the situation that has developed in your region," the diplomat continued.

"We also see the confrontation between Russia and Western states," Ambassador Bernard Jorg Leopold de Garcia Klingl. "Brazil is ready to take part in the dialogue. We see you as a person who is not only very well versed in the current situation, but also a person who can take part in this dialogue and contribute to resolving the situation."

The head of the diplomatic mission continued: "The Brazilian president, I am sure, will appreciate your invitation [to visit Belarus]. He knows how important it is today to discuss with you the solution to the situation. We understand what's at stake. We have appointed a special envoy, a minister who takes part in the dialogue on behalf of Brazil.”

Ambassador Bernard Jorg Leopold de Garcia Klingl also remarked: "We hope that the dialogue will take place."

He stressed: "We are confident that a common will, a common desire are required to start the dialogue, and therefore my hope is that my president and you will be able to take an active part in this process."

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