Belarus-Italy cooperation is important considering the forthcoming presidency of Italy in the European Union and the formation of the Eurasian Economic Space (EEC), Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said as he received credentials from Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Belarus Stefano Bianchi.
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      “Belarus and Italy maintain close relations. This country was the first one that helped us organize rehabilitation of children from Chernobyl-hit regions. Italy remains our main partner in the humanitarian field.
We are interested in advancing bilateral cooperation in all formats. Belarus-Italy interaction becomes especially important because in H2 2014 Italy will take the presidency in the European Union and in 2015 the Eurasian Economic Union will be formed”.
         The President also received credentials from ambassadors of Greece and Czechia. According to Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus is interested in closer all-round cooperation with these countries. “In my opinion, our short-term objectives are the organization of stable political dialogue and expansion of economic ties, tourism and cultural exchange,” the Belarus President said.