The representative office of the European Union in Belarus said Demarks of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the influx of illegal migrants across the border, which is observed in recent months. This is reported on September 8 on the website of the Representative Office.
“50-fold increase in irregular border crossings from Belarus in the EU is not a reflection of the inability of the Belarusian authorities to comply with its obligations in combating illegal migration and trafficking in persons, it is reported.” The EU condemns the use of migrants for political purposes and urges the authorities. Belarus terminate this practice. “
The European Union argues that it is ready to “significantly increase” political cooperation, industry cooperation and financial assistance of Belarus, if the authorities of the country cease repression, will hold free and fair elections and guarantee compliance with the rule of law and human rights.
The migration crisis on the border of Belarus with Poland and the Baltic countries began after in May Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, against the background of the next exacerbation of relations with the West, threatened to weaken control over the streams of illegal immigrants.