The importance of Minsk as a convenient negotiations’ venue is increasing, Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko said at the international forum “Eastern Europe: In Search of Security for All”, BelTA reported.

He noted that the conference drew experts and scientists from Western and Eastern Europe, Russia, the United States and China, which is a testimony to the global nature of the issues discussed. In his words, the expert platform in Minsk is designed to facilitate the exchange of opinion and a well-reasoned discussion and to launch a dialogue the international relations need so badly.

Speaking at the forum, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko mentioned that it has already become traditional for representatives of various countries and regions across the globe to come here to discuss absolutely any topics, even the most critical ones, in a quiet environment and total safety.

The President reminded that Belarus came forward with the initiative to launch a new large-scale international dialogue on security that should strive to overcome existing disagreements between the states in the Euro-Atlantic Region and in Eurasia.

Alexander Lukashenko expressed his belief that Europe can and should take the lead in resolving issues between East and West.