MINSK, 31 August (BelTA) – Pavel Pustovoi has been stripped of the diplomatic status of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, First Class, for misconduct. The decision was formalized by Decree No. 327 signed by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 31 August, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
In line with the decree, Pavel Pustovoi was relieved from his post as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Kingdom of Spain and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Belarus to the World Tourism Organization.