Meeting with President of Russia Vladimir Putin

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with President of Russia Vladimir Putin on 10 November. The heads of state met at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence in Moscow Oblast.

“I highly appreciate all our meetings and our contacts. We indeed have good and close relations. Today, practically on the eve of the New Year there are no disagreements at all, the way it used to be before. It indicates good dynamics. You’ve mentioned trade turnover: it has indeed grown decently this year. By about 20%. By more than 21%,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “We trade in the goods Belarus and Russia need. It is good.”

The Belarusian leader also agreed with the positive assessment that his Russian counterpart had given to the work of the governments of the two countries. “Indeed, the governments are doing a great job. They work well. All the tasks we set before them are being implemented,” he emphasized.

“I have talked about it: I am proud that we have managed to resolve practically all the problem knots,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added.

“As for security, I thank you for keeping your word. Everything you’ve promised to Belarus in the field of security we have mastered. All types of weapons. The newest ones. We also study attentively the experience the entire world sees in Ukraine’s conflict,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

“We have formed combat units virtually starting with the people’s militia and ending with the Armed Forces, the army. We conduct regular inspections. You see that. This is why I can only thank you for the support and assistance with the modern types of weapons that the Belarusian army receives. You don’t have to worry in this regard,” the Belarus President stressed.

The Belarusian leader also drew attention to Russian army units that had been established on the western flank of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. He mentioned their combat readiness. “The units you’ve created and keep in the west just in case are highly combat-capable and are ready to defend Belarus. I am grateful for your keeping these troops in combat readiness and that despite the complexity of some issues they have never been sent to the combat zone in Ukraine. It is very important for us,” he stated.