22 April 2021, 18:28

Lukashenko, Putin in talks in Moscow

MOSCOW, 22 April (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are holding talks in the Kremlin, BelTA has learned.

A reminder, the two heads of state will discuss the Belarus-Russia agenda, with a focus on trade and economic cooperation, including the matters that were raised at their previous meetings and telephone conversations.

They are to discuss joint efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and further steps to resume transport communication.

Matters related to the Belarus-Russia Union State will also be on the agenda.

In addition, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin will discuss joint response to existing challenges and threats and exchange views on the international and regional agenda.

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