
Maksim Ryzhenkov. An archive photo
MINSK, 8 July (BelTA) – Sanctions undermine efforts of the entire international community to solve global issues, Belarus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov said at the 17th BRICS Summit Session on “Environment, COP 30 and Global Health” in Rio de Janeiro, BelTA has learned.
During his speech at the summit, the minister drew attention to economic sanctions and unilateral coercive measures imposed by individual states for purely political reasons. The diplomat emphasized the illegality and danger of using such an approach, especially when dealing with global challenges, including climate change and epidemics, that threaten the life and health of the population.