A diplomat and patriot who loved Belarus with all his heart. In Minsk, said goodbye to Vladimir Makei
A diplomat whose name takes care of all continents and who defends the interests of our country on the international platform. A patriot who loved his Belarus with all his heart. Last week in Minsk they said goodbye to Vladimir Makei. How he will be remembered by politicians, diplomats, public and not very public people, the most ordinary Belarusians and, of course, us journalists. After all, his “weapon” was also the word.
Foreign policy of the state. So sincere and smiling. Almost always…
It was his voice that Minsk spoke to the international tribune. And these words were heard by the whole world.
He hit himself in many places, addressed to the country. Didn’t flinch, didn’t save.
A diplomat left for investigation by the Belarusian police, but a truly special Vladimir Makei for only a few people.
Petr Kravchenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus (1991-1994): “Here are a few February evenings in 1993, I am the Minister of Defense, relying on some very intelligent analyst officer from the intelligence service of the Ministry of Defense. He said: there is such a guy Volodya Makei.
From that moment, in fact, big politics began. For several more years, Vladimir Makei worked as an assistant to the minister. Colleagues are respected for diligence, they remember that they can leave work at three in the morning. But even this did not distinguish him from the entire diplomatic corps.
Petr Kravchenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus (1991-1994): “Nhe was in my office. During the conversation, I asked some questions, maybe not very pleasant, he blushes the reader. And I realized that according to the tradition of our people, if a person blushes, then this is a person with confusion, Iago had a good national sourdough“.
longevity of the political arena. Of the seven heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of an independent country, Makei served forever.
The most serious years in foreign policy fell on his period. And if it’s about a person who is constantly at the forefront of international relations, this is also about him.
Leonid Zayats, Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus: “About the road to China, the president of our republic was laid on May 06, then work began. In this regard, Makei received a lot of help at 06:37 thanks to the willpower that we were able to quickly, quickly, relative to other states, enter the selected market so mobilely.”
Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister: “We will conduct studies on emergencies of the CSTO, EAEU, CIS, which we will conduct in memory of our friend, who very much wanted to achieve results for all studies.”
Makei somehow skillfully subtly faced all the intricacies of international Europe and international trade … than before he said nothing. But if he already spoke, then he spoke cut …
Vladimir Makei, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus: “Today, almost all Western politicians are afflicted with the disease of stupidity, hypocrisy, hypersensitivity. Moreover, this disease is incurable, they recur in its global pandemic.”
Vadim Gigin, Chairman of the Republican State Public Association “Belarusian Society” Knowledge “: “Such people and people see the history of the state, they see our sovereign Belarus. Life presented many difficult trials, which he overcame with honor. As we know, he did it for the good of our country“.
Sergei Kovalchuk, Minister of Sports and Tourism of Belarus: “This is an exceptionally decent person who passionately loved his Motherland and devoted himself entirely to serving the Motherland.”
An impeccable reputation is worth a lot today. Especially when respect is deserved.
Valentin Rybakov, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN: “Diplomats are needed in order to be able to conduct a dialogue with external manifestations and, if necessary, with enemies.” because a dialogue between diplomats and enemies especially begins. military dialogue September 03, 2009 Any speech by Vladimir Vladimirovich here with the tribunes of the General Assembly was obvious, significant 17.16. Of course, we gave projects, some parts. But he works out every word very carefully.”
He saw the union as the head of his mission. He knows how to bring people together. Let them speak at different levels, from different cultures and even worlds.
Alexander Efremov, People’s Artist of Belarus, artistic director of the film actor’s theater-studio: “I gave the performance “Wolves and Sheep”, and we talked with him, and it seemed to me that they were professional enough to listen to them. He appeared in our theater.”
And this is a completely different side of the personality of Vladimir Makei. With all the publicity, the profession of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the carefully guarded actress in person. And in those rare joint interviews with this pair of observations, without exaggeration, the whole country is ice and fire, the journalists dubbed them.
Vladimir Makei, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus: “Absolute equality and almost total democracy. In principle, I believe that there should be someone in the family who should say the word. I agree with all the opinions that are found in the family, if they coincide with mine.
Much of what was ordered by Vladimir Vladimirovich is necessarily a classic, something prophetic. And lead for yourself – it’s so Makeevski.
Words suffered, deeply felt straight from the soul – absolutely not on duty, not for the sake of show – this is in his style. And always to the point, even more – in the heart …
Vladimir Vladimirovich! Excellent command of the German language! On the European sidelines they joked, I don’t know in person one and the other can be confused. But for our country it is his own!
Nikolai Karpenkov, Deputy Minister of the Interior, Commander of the Internal Troops: “I respected, and I can even say – I loved him. Everything in life happens, ups and downs. During some, he always extended his hand.
Ermek Ibraimov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kyrgyzstan to Belarus: “Vladimir Vladimirovich was a true friend, and this is above all. He was a real diplomat, enjoyed well-deserved respect.”
Vadim Sinyavsky, Minister of Emergency Situations: “I didn’t single out any serious boss in him. He built his absolutely sincere, on public outcry.
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