The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Vladimir Makei, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
They exchanged views on UN-Belarus cooperation and on the importance of continued international efforts toward sustainable development and energy issues. They also discussed Belarus’ relations with international partners.
Finally, the Secretary-General and the Minister of Foreign Affairs exchanged views on the human rights challenges in Belarus. The Secretary-General also commended Belarus for its efforts to combat human trafficking.