Belarus, Philippines prepare visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic, service passports

MINSK, 28 October (BelTA) – Belarus and the Philippines are preparing visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The relevant draft intergovernmental agreement was initialed during a visit of Belarusian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich to the Philippines on 28 October, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The first round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs was held in Manila on 28 October. During the consultations, the parties initialed a draft intergovernmental agreement on visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and service passports.

"The document will be signed during bilateral meetings scheduled this year," the press service stated.