The US has lifted sanctions against Belavia Airlines, the US Presidential Spokesperson John Cole said at a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, APA reports, citing Belta.
"I want to state here quite officially that we have lifted sanctions against Belavia. This is an official decision. I had a meeting with President Trump, and several people were present at that meeting. This decision was made by the President, and he said, 'Do it immediately.' Now this decision has already been approved, accepted by all relevant ministries and agencies involved in this matter. By the State Department, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Finance, and other organizations involved in this matter. This decision has been made," John Cole emphasized.