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Belarus issues strong protest over Armenia’s unfriendly statements

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MINSK, 5 May (BelTA) - Armenia’s Chargé d’Affaires in Belarus Artur Sargsyan was summoned to the Belarusian Foreign Affairs Ministry over the unfriendly actions by the Armenian side, the ministry’s press service told BelTA.

“A strong protest was lodged with the Armenian diplomat and a corresponding note was handed over in connection with the recent unfriendly actions by the Armenian side,” the ministry said.

Earlier, spokesman for the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ruslan Varankov commented on the recent statements by the speaker of the Armenian Parliament about Belarus’ ‘lack of independence.’

“The statements by the speaker of the Armenian Parliament are nothing more than electioneering populism and a desperate attempt to distract voters from the country’s dire domestic problems. With poverty topping 40%, unemployment soaring, and entire regions stagnating, it is easiest to designate an external adversary and resort to offensive labels. This cynical approach is regrettable,” Ruslan Varankov said.

According to him, Belarus clearly distinguishes between the brotherly Armenian people and their short-sighted representatives in power. “Belarusians and Armenians are bound by strong historical ties, and we believe that sooner or later Armenia’s leadership will come back to its senses and return to constructive dialogue with our country, so that our nations may once again become truly friendly and strategic partners,” Ruslan Varankov added.

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