“The Republic of Belarus and the European Union are actively and constantly cooperating on integrated border management, energy efficiency, the use of alternative energy sources, business development, finance, and the protection of the environment and cultural heritage,” Belta quotes Schubel.

He noted that the EU is currently developing a strategy for the further development of the Eastern Partnership initiative and is considering proposals from partner countries in this regard.

Earlier, the representative of the EU foreign service explained the cancellation of the visit to Belarus of the head of the EU diplomacy Federica Mogherini.