This is stated in the Telegram organization.

“With deep regret, we learned about the untimely death of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CSTO Vladimir Vladimirovich Makei.

In all the posts held by Makei, he proved himself to be a staunch patriot of his Motherland, an active supporter of strengthening the position of Belarus in the international arena, a conductor of the ideas of military-political integration in the Eurasian region, ”the statement says.

Zas stressed that the memory of Makei will forever remain in the hearts of everyone who had the opportunity to communicate with this "great statesman and bright man."

Earlier, TA BelTA, citing Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesman Anatoly Glaz, reported that Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei had died.

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has already expressed his condolences on the death of Makei.