“We understand that business will pay attention to some political guidelines of its leadership.
But I must say frankly that there is an absolute interest in continuing cooperation with Belarus in the trade and economic area.
We see this, moreover, we maintain appropriate contacts, ”the TASS minister is quoted as saying.
Earlier, the US Treasury imposed sanctions on 23 individuals and 21 organizations in Belarus.
Also, the British authorities introduced a package of trade, financial and aviation restrictions against Belarus.