Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei. File photoMINSK, Feb. 16 Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei said that attempts by the West to put pressure on the republic have failed, Minsk has «grown out of short pants», the republic has allies.»These attempts (pressure from the West — ed.) have failed… We have grown out of short pants, we have allies and partners, our interests are clear. We will not allow Belarus to be treated without respect,» Makei said at a press conference in Minsk. According to the minister, external pressure on the republic contributed to the fact that Belarusian enterprises became more flexible, mobile, diversified their export supplies and even increased them. from the West
