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LUKASHENKO PRAISES BELARUSIAN-ARMENIAN RELATIONS
National Legal Internet Portal
Sept 12 2011
Belarus
MINSK, 12 September (BelTA) - Belarus and Armenia have reached an
advanced level in the development of trade and economic and political
relations, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he met
with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on 12 September.
According to Alexander Lukashenko, the two countries have advanced
farthest in the post-Soviet space thanks to various objective and
subjective reasons, remarked Alexander Lukashenko.
In his words, Belarus and Armenia are connected by tight economic
cooperation that they have managed to advance to quite a high level
over the last few years. "It was hard to imagine that we could build
these relations several years ago. But there are kind people in this
world, there are options, we have found these ways of cooperation,
the businessmen that have steered this process," remarked the head
of state.
Speaking about political cooperation the President said that it is
very advanced as the two countries are in the same military political
bloc. "Yes, there are rough parts to polish but it is what today's
meeting is all about, to avoid these rough parts in the future and
to build relations, including those in the international arena,"
said Alexander Lukashenko.
Besides, the two countries are connected by friendly relations not
only between the heads of state, but also between governments and
business representatives. "We closely monitor the life of our brotherly
Armenian nation. We rejoice at your successes. We are glad that in
the complicated conditions you are trying not to simply survive but
to advance Armenia to a higher development level. If we can help you
in this area, we will," said Alexander Lukashenko.
In turn, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian remarked that
while in Belarus he planned to discuss several bilateral matters
as well as matters on the regional and international agendas. "We
maintain the political dialogue at the highest level," stressed the
Foreign Minister of Armenia. He remarked that Belarusian-Armenian
cooperation develops quite successfully, emerging issues are promptly
addressed. He also remarked that there were plans to sign a 2011-2012
Belarusian-Armenian cooperation plan during his visit.
Belarus is an important trade partner of Armenia and ranks third among
the CIS states in the bilateral trade volume. In 2010 Belarus exported
$42.1 million worth of commodities to Armenia, 81.2% up. Belarus'
main exports to Armenia are tires, trucks, tractors, parts and
accessories for them, medications, and dairy foods. Belarus' main
imports from Armenia are alcohol beverages, tobacco products, chemical
substances, and medications. There is a chain for distributing products
of Belarusian enterprises in Armenia. Three enterprises with a share
of Belarusian capital have been opened. Those are the trading house
BelAr, OOO BelAZ Kavkaz Trans Service, and OOO Armenian-Belarusian
Trading House Ar-Be.
From: Baghdasarian
National Legal Internet Portal
Sept 12 2011
Belarus
MINSK, 12 September (BelTA) - Belarus and Armenia have reached an
advanced level in the development of trade and economic and political
relations, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he met
with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on 12 September.
According to Alexander Lukashenko, the two countries have advanced
farthest in the post-Soviet space thanks to various objective and
subjective reasons, remarked Alexander Lukashenko.
In his words, Belarus and Armenia are connected by tight economic
cooperation that they have managed to advance to quite a high level
over the last few years. "It was hard to imagine that we could build
these relations several years ago. But there are kind people in this
world, there are options, we have found these ways of cooperation,
the businessmen that have steered this process," remarked the head
of state.
Speaking about political cooperation the President said that it is
very advanced as the two countries are in the same military political
bloc. "Yes, there are rough parts to polish but it is what today's
meeting is all about, to avoid these rough parts in the future and
to build relations, including those in the international arena,"
said Alexander Lukashenko.
Besides, the two countries are connected by friendly relations not
only between the heads of state, but also between governments and
business representatives. "We closely monitor the life of our brotherly
Armenian nation. We rejoice at your successes. We are glad that in
the complicated conditions you are trying not to simply survive but
to advance Armenia to a higher development level. If we can help you
in this area, we will," said Alexander Lukashenko.
In turn, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian remarked that
while in Belarus he planned to discuss several bilateral matters
as well as matters on the regional and international agendas. "We
maintain the political dialogue at the highest level," stressed the
Foreign Minister of Armenia. He remarked that Belarusian-Armenian
cooperation develops quite successfully, emerging issues are promptly
addressed. He also remarked that there were plans to sign a 2011-2012
Belarusian-Armenian cooperation plan during his visit.
Belarus is an important trade partner of Armenia and ranks third among
the CIS states in the bilateral trade volume. In 2010 Belarus exported
$42.1 million worth of commodities to Armenia, 81.2% up. Belarus'
main exports to Armenia are tires, trucks, tractors, parts and
accessories for them, medications, and dairy foods. Belarus' main
imports from Armenia are alcohol beverages, tobacco products, chemical
substances, and medications. There is a chain for distributing products
of Belarusian enterprises in Armenia. Three enterprises with a share
of Belarusian capital have been opened. Those are the trading house
BelAr, OOO BelAZ Kavkaz Trans Service, and OOO Armenian-Belarusian
Trading House Ar-Be.
From: Baghdasarian