The Belarusian embassy in Syria continues to operate, the diplomatic mission remains in Damascus.
The press secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Anatoly Glaz, informed the general public about this.
The statement from the department’s representative was published on the ministry’s account on the social network VKontakte.
According to him, compatriot diplomats are doing their job even in the current conditions.
The situation is difficult, so the foreign institution has taken all the security measures required in such a situation, Glaz noted.
He stressed that Minsk “took into account” the statement made by representatives of the armed opposition that came to power.
We are talking about security guarantees for employees of diplomatic missions remaining in Damascus.
The press secretary specifically emphasized that there are currently citizens of Belarus in Syria who, for various reasons, did not leave the country after warnings.
Diplomats are in constant contact with them and provide the necessary recommendations, Glaz noted.