First on "ironclad guarantees"

In a recent interview, Pervy stated: "We need ironclad guarantees." According to the interviewer, this phrase refers to the necessity of clear, verifiable commitments by the parties within the context of bilateral relations. The issue of "nowhere without Belarus" arose during the discussion of possible steps to strengthen cooperation in economic and strategic spheres. The speaker noted that without Belarus's support, further actions would be incomplete and ineffective.

Context

Statistical data shows that Belarus and its partner countries have been strengthening economic and political ties in recent years, introducing elements of guarantee mechanisms.