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Minsk responds transparently to national security risks — Belarus’ UN envoy

It was stressed that cooperation between Moscow and Minsk "in the area of reinforcing defensive capabilities and national security is being implemented in strict compliance with international law"

UNITED NATIONS, March 31. /TASS/. Belarus responds to legitimate concerns and risks pertaining to its national security in a manner that is consistent and transparent for neighboring countries and the international community, Belarusian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Valentin Rybakov said on Friday.

"Given the aforementioned circumstances (sanctions and informational pressure on Belarus - TASS) and the resulting legitimate concerns and risks in the area of national security, Belarus is compelled to take countermeasures for the development of its own defense potential, but in a manner that is consistent and transparent for its neighbors and the international community as a whole," he said at a session of the UN Security Council.

The diplomat stressed that cooperation between Moscow and Minsk "in the area of reinforcing defensive capabilities and national security is being implemented in strict compliance with international law."