MINSK, 24 April (BelTA) – The model of the Union State of Belarus and Russia has all chances to succeed and draw new members, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said addressing the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress on 24 April, BelTA has learned.
“Our Union State is an example of a union of sovereign nations. And this model has a chance to succeed and draw new members,” the head of state is convinced. “I emphasize: no forcing or devouring anyone.”
The Eurasian Economic Union also has solid resources, economic and transit potential, the president noted. “It may well claim technological and intellectual leadership in the region,” he added.
“Our Union State is an example of a union of sovereign nations. And this model has a chance to succeed and draw new members,” the head of state is convinced. “I emphasize: no forcing or devouring anyone.”
The Eurasian Economic Union also has solid resources, economic and transit potential, the president noted. “It may well claim technological and intellectual leadership in the region,” he added.