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MINSK, 21 June (BelTA) – Belarus strictly adheres to the agreements on cooperation in the Eastern Partnership, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn in Minsk on 21 June, BelTA has learned.

The head of state touched upon the topic of Belarus’ participation in the Eastern Partnership. He believes that the Eastern Partnership is a good example of Belarus’ commitment to economic cooperation with the European Union.

“We strictly adhere to the Eastern Partnership agreements,” Alexander Lukashenko said. He explained why Belarus develops cooperation in this initiative: “We offer specific regional economic projects which benefit both the European Union, Belarus and eastern neighbors, ours and yours.”