"As for our policy, from now on it will depend on the behavior of Western partners. In no way we intend to contribute to escalating the arms race or confrontation. On the contrary, we have an interest in ensuring greater stability and peace in our region. This is our basic principle, and we will be guided by it in the field of arms control and confidence-building measures," the minister stressed.
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The Belarusian Embassy in Vienna that represents Minsk at the OSCE accused Poland, Lithuania, and Ukraine of politicizing the issue and stonewalling on arms-control issues.
Belarus has always strictly complied with the international treaties and agreements on disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, a Belarusian delegation said at the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna on 16 June.