Lukashenko receives Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has received Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Dmitry Krutoi with a comprehensive report on Belarus-Russia cooperation, BelTA has learned.

At the beginning of the meeting, the head of state outlined a number of key talking points. They include the state and prospects for trade and economic cooperation, contacts with Russian regions, the need to resolve a number of issues, the implementation of the Union State programs as well as logistics issues related to the supply of domestic goods abroad. Another topic is the upcoming Eurasian Economic Forum that will be held in Moscow this week.

Economy and trade

“Economy is the cornerstone of everything. As economists we know that there no relations without economy. I am aware of the statistics, I know that our trade has increased, and we have finally reached a trade surplus. In other words, our trade is balanced. I am interested in dynamics, trends. You remember very well as you worked in the Administration [Belarus President Administration] and in the government what was the situation in trade with Russia. We always bumped into some barriers, obstacles and etc. What has changed in this regard? It is clear what has changed. Yet, you know it better as you can look at it with a fresh eye and you work on the ground. And you can simply list those areas where changes have taken place, be it changes for the better or for the worse.

Written by belta.by