Belarus – Japan: new opportunities under new regional conditions

  • Ruslan O. Esin Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, 19 Lenina Street, Minsk 220030, Belarus

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the analyses of the development of the Belarus – Japan relations, traditionally friendly and constructive nature of the interaction is emphasized. The purpose of this article is to assess the effectiveness of bilateral relations, drawing attention to the large potential of cooperation. It is concluded that there is a need to intensify the politi­cal dialogue between the two countries, deepen the Belarusian-Japanese relations in the trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, as well as to strengthen international partnership.

Author Biography

Ruslan O. Esin, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, 19 Lenina Street, Minsk 220030, Belarus

doctor of science (politics), docent; Am­bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Repub­lic of Belarus to Japan

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Published
2018-10-15
Keywords: Belarusian-Japanese relations, Belarusian foreign policy, humanitarian and economic cooperation, intensi­ fication of political dialogue
How to Cite
Esin, R. O. (2018). Belarus – Japan: new opportunities under new regional conditions. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations, 2, 19-23. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/internationalRelations/article/view/1312
Issue
No 2 (2017): Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations
Section
History of International Relations and Foreign Policy

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