On 20 October, accredited ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary, as well as other diplomats with their families, at the invitation of Belarusian Defence Ministry, visited the 120th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the North-Western Operational Command.
The participants familiarised themselves with the history of the brigade and the tasks it performs, the features of training military specialists, models of small arms, which are in service with the Belarusian Armed Forces, military uniforms and kits. They also visited one of the barracks.
In addition, the diplomats visited the Uruchye firing range, acquainted themselves with the course of fire and tactical training sessions and performed shooting from various types of small arms.
Belarusian Defence Minister Lt. Gen. Andrei Ravkov and Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei attended the event.