MINSK, 1 July (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on 1 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
The heads of state discussed cooperation between the two countries in various fields, primarily in trade and economy. The leaders noted the positive work of governments to implement the agreements reached in Sochi.
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin gave special consideration to economic cooperation in the conditions of sanctions. It was stressed that together the countries will be able to overcome emerging challenges and threats.
The presidents discussed in detail the resumption of transport service between Belarus and Russia. The heads of state noted that passenger air and rail service has already resumed, and there are no problems with freight transportation. The only issue to be yet resolved is the lifting of the restrictions on the movement of citizens across the Belarusian-Russian land border. Launch of more Belavia flights to Russia is being discussed, too. The heads of state agreed that governments and appropriate ministries will work on the issue. The outbreak of the pandemic in Russia has its imprint on this work. But it will be continued. Particular attention will be paid to the increase in the frequency of flights to the south of Russia: to Sochi, Krasnodar and Anapa.
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin also spoke at length about military technical cooperation and security issues. The agenda also included the traditional block of matters: energy prices and access to the Russian markets for Belarusian products. As the heads of state are set to take part in the ongoing Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia, they compared notes on the current agenda and discussed regional cooperation. The presidents touched on the situation around Belarus, the most important issues on the regional agenda, and cooperation with neighboring countries.
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin also agreed on the upcoming face-to-face meetings.
