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ALEXANDER LUKASHENKO MEETS WITH ARMENIA'S NSC SECRETARY
Office of the President
http://www.president.gov.by/en/press136690.html#doc
Jan 12 2012
Belarus
Belarus is eager to intensify trade and economic cooperation with
Armenia and further develop relations with the CSTO, President of
Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Armenia's National
Security Council (NSC) Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan on 12 January.
The head of state stressed that Belarus and Armenia have to do a lot
to promote trade and economic ties.
The President expressed regret that in 2011 the Belarusian-Armenian
trade declined. "There are objective and subjective reasons," the
head of state noted. He also reminded that there was a period in
the history of bilateral relations when the Belarus-Armenia trade
was zero. Today the two countries should do their best to increase
bilateral trade as the potential to forge ties is big.
The President said that in the anticipation of Arthur Baghdasaryan's
visit to Minsk, Armenia put forward a proposal to enhance relations.
Armenia is keen to buy various Belarusian goods, from agricultural
equipment to consumer products.
The head of state said that he will instruct the Government to enhance
cooperation with Armenia. "We are ready to find ways to deliver goods
you have requested to Armenia and set up joint ventures. For example,
at first we can launch the assembly of some types of machines and
equipment," Alexander Lukashenko said.
The second cooperation priority, according to the President, is
the interaction in the CSTO. "Our countries are in one military and
political block. We have no closed topics and we will continue to
cooperate with you. Please feel free to send here your specialists. We
are ready to discuss any cooperation matters," the head of state said.
He also thanked Armenia for cooperation in international
organizations. In his words, the recent international events prove
that Belarus and Armenia have similar positions on many issues.
Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that Belarus will do its best to promote
friendship with Armenia and implement all agreements with this country.
Arthur Baghdasaryan, in turn, noted that Belarus is Armenia's ally
and strategic partner. The official expressed confidence that the
Armenian side will develop this strategic cooperation. He is convinced
that the visit will help strengthen Belarus-Armenia trade, economic,
military, and technical cooperation.
Office of the President
http://www.president.gov.by/en/press136690.html#doc
Jan 12 2012
Belarus
Belarus is eager to intensify trade and economic cooperation with
Armenia and further develop relations with the CSTO, President of
Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Armenia's National
Security Council (NSC) Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan on 12 January.
The head of state stressed that Belarus and Armenia have to do a lot
to promote trade and economic ties.
The President expressed regret that in 2011 the Belarusian-Armenian
trade declined. "There are objective and subjective reasons," the
head of state noted. He also reminded that there was a period in
the history of bilateral relations when the Belarus-Armenia trade
was zero. Today the two countries should do their best to increase
bilateral trade as the potential to forge ties is big.
The President said that in the anticipation of Arthur Baghdasaryan's
visit to Minsk, Armenia put forward a proposal to enhance relations.
Armenia is keen to buy various Belarusian goods, from agricultural
equipment to consumer products.
The head of state said that he will instruct the Government to enhance
cooperation with Armenia. "We are ready to find ways to deliver goods
you have requested to Armenia and set up joint ventures. For example,
at first we can launch the assembly of some types of machines and
equipment," Alexander Lukashenko said.
The second cooperation priority, according to the President, is
the interaction in the CSTO. "Our countries are in one military and
political block. We have no closed topics and we will continue to
cooperate with you. Please feel free to send here your specialists. We
are ready to discuss any cooperation matters," the head of state said.
He also thanked Armenia for cooperation in international
organizations. In his words, the recent international events prove
that Belarus and Armenia have similar positions on many issues.
Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that Belarus will do its best to promote
friendship with Armenia and implement all agreements with this country.
Arthur Baghdasaryan, in turn, noted that Belarus is Armenia's ally
and strategic partner. The official expressed confidence that the
Armenian side will develop this strategic cooperation. He is convinced
that the visit will help strengthen Belarus-Armenia trade, economic,
military, and technical cooperation.