Makey dismisses Ryanair incident as basis for pressing sanctions against Belavia
<p> MINSK, May 31 - PrimePress. The incident with the Ryanair plane in Minsk cannot be used as basis for destructive actions against the Belarusian national airline Belavia, Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makey said in an interview with the Russian newspaper Kommersant. </p> <p> </p> <p> “It seems to us that before drawing far-reaching conclusions, we should have waited for an objective investigation. And then to make appropriate decisions in relation to the political authorities, as well as in relation to specific business entities, our company Belavia, which suffered for absolutely nothing, for nothing. I am surprised with the argument that I heard from my colleagues from the EU: they say that this incident is an example for authoritarian states for the future, and that they will also make similar attempts in the future. Given the fact that there are so many refugees from other countries in the EU, who may also be wanted, this sets a dangerous precedent," Prime agency quotes Makey as saying. </p> <p> </p> <p> In his words, it turns out that “what is permissible for Jupiter may not be permissible for a bull”. “In 2017 Ukraine grounded our plane, in 2013 Austria landed the plane of the president of Bolivia. This did not set any precedent, and in this situation it will cause, they say, attempts by other countries that Europeans consider undemocratic to land any aircraft that will fly over their territory. It's an absolutely stupid argument. I don't think it can be a reason for taking such destructive, destructive measures against Belavia itself,” he said. </p> <p> </p> <p> The minister notes that Minsk is ready for an investigation of the incident with the participation of international experts and ICAO experts. He recalled that the ICAO Council took a decision on 27 May, and the investigation was supported by a number of countries, including Russia and China. End </p> <p> </p>
2021-06-01
Primepress
Makey dismisses Ryanair incident as basis for pressing sanctions against Belavia
MINSK, May 31 - PrimePress. The incident with the Ryanair plane in Minsk cannot be used as basis for destructive actions against the Belarusian national airline Belavia, Belarus Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makey said in an interview with the Russian newspaper Kommersant.
“It seems to us that before drawing far-reaching conclusions, we should have waited for an objective investigation. And then to make appropriate decisions in relation to the political authorities, as well as in relation to specific business entities, our company Belavia, which suffered for absolutely nothing, for nothing. I am surprised with the argument that I heard from my colleagues from the EU: they say that this incident is an example for authoritarian states for the future, and that they will also make similar attempts in the future. Given the fact that there are so many refugees from other countries in the EU, who may also be wanted, this sets a dangerous precedent," Prime agency quotes Makey as saying.
In his words, it turns out that “what is permissible for Jupiter may not be permissible for a bull”. “In 2017 Ukraine grounded our plane, in 2013 Austria landed the plane of the president of Bolivia. This did not set any precedent, and in this situation it will cause, they say, attempts by other countries that Europeans consider undemocratic to land any aircraft that will fly over their territory. It's an absolutely stupid argument. I don't think it can be a reason for taking such destructive, destructive measures against Belavia itself,” he said.
The minister notes that Minsk is ready for an investigation of the incident with the participation of international experts and ICAO experts. He recalled that the ICAO Council took a decision on 27 May, and the investigation was supported by a number of countries, including Russia and China. End