Lukashenko meets with governor of Russia’s Rostov Oblast

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko continued the practice of meetings with heads of Russian regions welcoming a delegation from Rostov Oblast, led by Governor Vasily Golubev, at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 3 November, BelTA has learned.

The head of state said that the governor's previous visit to Belarus was in 2017, when a roadmap for cooperation was outlined. The president noted that he would like to hear Vasily Golubev's assessment of the progress made in the implementation of the agreements.

According to the president, the situation has changed greatly over the past five years, so it makes sense to take into account the current realities and take a fresh look at the prospects of bilateral cooperation. “The changes that have taken place over the past five years have affected only external factors, but not the relations between our fraternal nations. I would like to assure you once again: you are always welcome in Belarus and we are ready to help you in every way we can. Import substitution and industrial cooperation are the main tools. Today it is more important than ever,” stressed Aleksandr Lukashenko. He emphasized that these topics are constantly reviewed at meetings between the leaders of Belarus and Russia.

“I want to emphasize that it is not easy for you there because of the conflict in Ukraine. You are on the front line, we feel it, we know it very well. I wish you courage and tenacity to overcome the problems that were additionally put on your shoulders,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added.