In the article the author examines the evolution of the relations of Byelorussia with the European Union, analyzes the problems in the process of interaction between the parties and suggests possible variants for improving the different contacts between the two actors in the international arena.

foreign policy, political dialogue, trade and economic cooperation, the Agreement of Partnership and Cooperation, the Concept of «responsibility to the UE Neighborhood», strategy «Step-by-Step», an initiative of the UE «Eastern Partnership»