Telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Belarus
President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with Russian
President Vladimir Putin on the initiative of the Russian side on 23 July,.
The heads of state discussed the
bilateral agenda with an emphasis on the expansion of the trade and economic
cooperation. The sides agreed to continue mutual efforts to preserve positive
cooperation dynamics. Vladimir Putin invited Aleksandr Lukashenko to visit
Russia in the near future. The possible meeting of the two leaders during which
they are expected to discuss bilateral relations in detail may take place in
Sochi.
The presidents paid special
attention to the promotion of integration in the Eurasian Economic Union,
implementation of previous agreements between the EAEU member states. They also
discussed the preparations for the session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental
Council in Saint Petersburg on 27 July.
The heads of state also discussed
the international agenda. They particularly focused on the relations between
Russia and the USA, including the results of the recent talks of Vladimir Putin
and Donald Trump in Helsinki. The Russian leader informed Aleksandr Lukashenko
about the nuances of the meeting.
The presidents paid special
attention to armament control and the extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction
Treaty (New START) between Russia and the USA which is due to expire in
February 2021.