Larisa Belskaya. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MINSK, 12 March (BelTA) – Conditions have been created in Belarus and are constantly getting improved for the population to realize the entire complex of human rights. Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus Larisa Belskaya made the statement during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, BelTA has learned.
“The longer the group of independent experts on the human rights situation in Belarus works, the stronger our conviction becomes that there is no alternative to our decision not to recognize the country mandates created by the Western group of countries and to refuse to cooperate with them. There is nothing reasonable or constructive in one-sided efforts aimed at discrediting a sovereign state and interfering in its internal affairs,” Larisa Belskaya said.
She noted: “The opinion that the reports fabricated by the group may be of any value in legal proceedings is a manipulation and mockery of international law. The group is diligently pushing the HRC to legitimize ‘quasi-judicial mechanisms’ that apply methodologies and standards in the spirit of ‘reasonable grounds to believe’. The position of the state is ignored or deliberately distorted.”
“The group is not the United Nations Organization. It is an irresponsible structure created by a group of countries to promote their agenda. The UN is an intergovernmental organization based on the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs. Has anyone in this room agreed to different terms? Belarus has not,” said the Belarusian diplomat.
She stressed that the people of Belarus live in a country with a strong and responsible state system that ensures order, security, the rule of law, and compliance with the law by everyone on an equal basis.
“Our state institutions have been formed in accordance with democratic principles. The country has created and is consistently improving conditions for the population to exercise the full range of human rights. The right to life, economic rights and social rights are a priority. Belarus has a variety of active civil society institutions, trade unions with millions of members, and mass media representing different points of view,” Belarus’ permanent representative continued.
Follow us on:
