Lukashenko: Amur Oblast is a platform to boost ties with Russia's Far East

Belarus will work hard on expanding all-round cooperation with Amur Oblast, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Amur Oblast Governor Oleg Kozhemyako.
Belarus views Amur Oblast as a platform for enhancing cooperation with the Far East region of Russia, the President stressed. “We would like to create a Belarusian base in Amur Oblast, through which we will work with the entire Far East region,” said the head of state. He noted that the demand for Belarusian goods in the Far East region is great. "I think it would be a good place for our economic expansion in the Far East," the President added.
Alexander Lukashenko said he was satisfied with the pace of development of relations between Belarus and Amur Oblast. “Although we do not have billions in trade turnover, the pace of cooperation development is very good. Not all relations should be measured in millions of dollars, agricultural machinery, supplies, although the economy is the basis of our relationship. The fact that we have created joint operations, started to manufacture the equipment necessary for the Far East is very important too." The head of state believes that close ties are the key to further steps in this direction.