Opinions & Interviews

MINSK, 5 October (BelTA) – The positive dynamics which has emerged in the dialogue with the EU recently, will lead to the full normalization of relations, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he received credentials from foreign ambassadors on 5 October, BelTA has learned.

“We must advance these relations to a brand-new level which will satisfy the interests of the two sides,” the Belarusian head of state believes.

Alexander Lukashenko stressed that due to the geographic location and objective reasons Belarus attaches special importance to the relations with the European Union.

“The situation in the region, common threats and challenges require solid contacts and the search of common solutions,” the Belarusian leader said.

The President pointed out Belarus’ interest in the expansion of the trade, economic, investment cooperation with the European Union. In his opinion, joint infrastructure projects in transport, energy sector other industries, the development of the legal framework can be beneficial.