Belarus, Germany to enhance cooperation on migration, security

Minsk, Berlin vow to boost collaboration on tackling illegal migration, cross-border crime, human trafficking

The leaders of Belarus and Germany have agreed to enhance cooperation on migration, security, and other issues of mutual interest.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed these matters during a phone call on Thursday, according to a statement from the Belarusian presidential press service.

Lukashenko and Scholz stressed the importance of joint efforts to combat illegal migration, cross-border crime, and human trafficking.

They also exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine and the need to find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.

Lukashenko and Scholz agreed to continue their dialogue and cooperation on a wide range of issues.

The phone call between Lukashenko and Scholz comes amid tensions between Belarus and the European Union over the migrant crisis on the border between Belarus and Poland.

The EU has accused Belarus of orchestrating the crisis by encouraging migrants to cross the border illegally in retaliation for EU sanctions.

Belarus has denied these accusations, saying that it is doing everything it can to prevent illegal migration.

The migrant crisis has led to a deterioration in relations between Belarus and the EU, and the EU has imposed sanctions on Belarus in response.

The phone call between Lukashenko and Scholz suggests that both sides are interested in finding a way to resolve the migrant crisis and improve relations.