MOSCOW, 13 March (BelTA) - The relations between Russia and Belarus are developing in such a way that they can be considered an example for many other countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his one-on-one talks with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Moscow on 13 March, BelTA learned.
The Russian leader congratulated his Belarusian colleague on the re-election as President of Belarus and noted that the first foreign trip was made to Russia. “Dear Aleksandr Grigorievich, I am very glad to see you. I am very pleased that you have decided to pay your first visit to Russia after your re-election as President of Belarus,” he said.
This, according to Vladimir Putin, is understandable, because Belarus and Russia have long enjoyed allied, brotherly relations in the truest sense of the word. “We talk about it all the time, but given the official nature of your visit, it seems fit to remember this again. We have historical ties, kinship ties between a large number of people. Our relations are vibrant today and could be an example for relations between many other countries in economy and security, in terms of cooperation in the international arena, primarily in the UN, in the SCO, where Belarus has become a full member of the organization, in BRICS, where Belarus has also acquired the status of a partner,” the Russian president stressed.
As for economic cooperation, he said that everything is developing in the best possible way despite various difficulties. According to the Belarusian side, the Belarusian-Russian trade rose by 6.3% in 2024 and reached a record level of $51.8 billion.
“Moreover, the work is both routine and forward-looking. We are tapping into new areas of cooperation. At your suggestion, we have started working on it, and the work is going on actively and positively, for example, in aircraft construction,” Vladimir Putin said.
In addition, bilateral relations in culture, education, and sport have been gaining momentum. This year, for example, Belarus will host the Days of Russian Culture and Days of Russian Cinema. Over 80 subjects of Russia maintain relations at the regional level with their partners in the regions of Belarus. “In general, work is vibrant in almost all areas,” the Russian president noted.
He also drew attention to the packed agenda of the current visit of the Belarusian head of state to Russia. In addition to a number of events, the agenda also includes the signing and exchange of interdepartmental documents, which, according to the Russian president, will facilitate the work at the level of specific enterprises and industries. “I am confident that today's visit will be held at a good level and will bring good results,” Vladimir Putin said.
The Russian president also repeated his invitation to Aleksandr Lukashenko to attend the parade in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the Victory on 9 May this year. In addition, he recalled the planned large-scale forum in Volgograd dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War and invited the Belarusian side to participate in this event.
As for economic cooperation, he said that everything is developing in the best possible way despite various difficulties. According to the Belarusian side, the Belarusian-Russian trade rose by 6.3% in 2024 and reached a record level of $51.8 billion.
“Moreover, the work is both routine and forward-looking. We are tapping into new areas of cooperation. At your suggestion, we have started working on it, and the work is going on actively and positively, for example, in aircraft construction,” Vladimir Putin said.
In addition, bilateral relations in culture, education, and sport have been gaining momentum. This year, for example, Belarus will host the Days of Russian Culture and Days of Russian Cinema. Over 80 subjects of Russia maintain relations at the regional level with their partners in the regions of Belarus. “In general, work is vibrant in almost all areas,” the Russian president noted.
He also drew attention to the packed agenda of the current visit of the Belarusian head of state to Russia. In addition to a number of events, the agenda also includes the signing and exchange of interdepartmental documents, which, according to the Russian president, will facilitate the work at the level of specific enterprises and industries. “I am confident that today's visit will be held at a good level and will bring good results,” Vladimir Putin said.
The Russian president also repeated his invitation to Aleksandr Lukashenko to attend the parade in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the Victory on 9 May this year. In addition, he recalled the planned large-scale forum in Volgograd dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War and invited the Belarusian side to participate in this event.
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