Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko met with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko

The Forum of Regions of Belarus and Ukraine holds great promise, therefore more events like this should be held, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko on 26 October.

The head of state noted that the first day of the forum went well. “People are happy; they agreed on many things, many of them signed contracts. Therefore, this event has a bright future ahead and you will always be welcome in Belarus,” the president said. 

In his words, the next forum will be hosted by Ukraine. “We will be glad to come with a large delegation to the city that you will choose,” the Belarusian leader said.