Overview

• Ivan Tertel said communication channels with Poland and the Baltic states are active, including at the level of security services.
• He described slow movement toward mutual understanding on shared interests as talks continue.
• The discussions cover sensitive issues such as regional stability, a functioning economy, jobs and a peaceful daily life for citizens.
• Tertel noted that relations with these neighbors were on the agenda at a presidential meeting in Minsk.
• His comments were reported by Belarusian state agency Belta and relayed by RIA Novosti on October 14.