Belarus plays an increasingly important role regionally, notes Jamestown Foundation President, Glen Howard, at international Fresh View on ‘Frozen Conflicts’ in the post-Soviet Space conference, held as part of Minsk Dialogue initiative
“The more often I visit Belarus, the more I realise that it’s a wonderful country and that it plays a very important role. Given the regional context, this role is becoming even more significant,” emphasises Mr. Howard, focusing on the many new events taking place in Belarus today.
“Belarus’ geopolitical role has increased in significance, with Western politicians starting to realise how important the country is geopolitically,” stresses the expert. He underlines that Belarus has become a facilitator in the Ukraine crisis negotiations, which involve Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France. Moreover, Mr. Howard accentuates Belarus’ role as an exporter of potassium. “Belarus plays an important role in the global economy,” he notes.
By Pavel Minakov
