Belarus to chair Central European Initiative in 2017

Belarus will preside over the Central European Initiative next year.The decision was taken at the meeting of foreign ministers of the member states, which took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Belarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei emphasized the significance and relevance of the Central European Initiative in terms of strengthening stability in the region. During its presidency Belarus intends to pay special attention to trade facilitation, harmonization of standards and procedures, as well as development of transport and logistics infrastructure across Europe.