Aleksandr Lukashenko and Emomali Rahmon
DUSHANBE, 10 October (BelTA) – Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont shared some details of Aleksandr Lukashenko’s international contacts on the sidelines of the CIS summit in Tajikistan on the air of the First News TV Channel, BelTA has learned.
In the run-up to the main event of the summit in Dushanbe, an informal dinner of CIS leaders was held behind closed doors. “For now I cannot share any specific details, as that is the nature of the informal, closed-door discussions,” the press secretary said when asked to shed light on the talks. She explained that at such events presidents communicate one‑on‑one, but also within a larger group. “They had a lengthy discussion, in a very trusting and positive atmosphere. That I can say for sure,” she added.
The leaders’ dialogue continued on the main day of the summit. Before its official start, President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus and President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan held a conversation. “Our president and the president of Tajikistan discussed the full range of issues related to Belarus-Tajikistan relations,” Natalya Eismont noted.
“Communication also continued today with all other presidents and with the prime minister of Armenia. As is usual, at major international platforms, everyone uses this time to talk and engage constructively,” the press secretary explained.
As it became known later, following the summit, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon hosted an official reception. After lunch, the leaders had the opportunity to meet in private. The discussions lasted for about an hour.
Photographs published on the Pul Pervogo Telegram channel show Aleksandr Lukashenko engaged in conversation with his foreign counterparts.
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