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Lukashenko: WTO accession should not be goal in itself

MINSK, 5 March (BelTA) – Belarus’ accession to the World Trade Organization should bring tangible benefits, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said at a session to discuss integration projects and cooperation with European organizations on 5 March, BelTA has learned.

“Don’t join the WTO for the sake of accession. I will not sign any document on Belarus’ accession to the WTO unless I have clear evidence that this will bring tangible benefits,” the Belarusian leader said.

“Otherwise, we will eventually end up moaning and groaning, like it is the case with the EAEU,” the head of state added.

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