Belarus EU

The authorities, self-administration bodies and civil organizations will be able to take part in the programme.

No positive changes have followed the release of political prisoners in Belarus.

The Belarusian deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs has paid a two-day working visit to the EU.

The European Union is set to make a decision about the suspended sanctions against Belarusian officials by February 29.

Belarusian parliament lost it after the 1996 referendum.

The Lithuanian foreign diplomacy chief Linas Linkevicius reckons Belarus may sign a special agreement with the European Union.

The suspension of the sanctions against Belarusian officials is just an interim step, says Belarus' foreign minister.

Belarus Foreign Ministry said that the document is not yet ready to be signed.

Meetings are scheduled with representatives of the government, opposition and civil society.