African dimension of foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus (1992–2020)

Abstract

The presented publication is devoted to the analysis of the formation and implementation of the African dimension of Belarusian foreign policy. The main objective of this policy was to strengthen the Belarusian economic presence in the states of the continent. In terms of limited financial opportunities, official Minsk identified four large countries in Africa as “reference points” in which embassies were opened, exchange of delegations was more intensive, a regulatory framework for cooperation was formed, and trade and economic relations developed. Despite a number of constraining factors such as complex logistics, geographic remoteness, etc., Belarus has significant potential to increase exports to Africa. The priority of the foreign policy of the Belarusian state remains the development of relations with the countries of the African continent, including through strengthening ties with the integration associations of Africa, using the EAEU format and platform.