Belarus and Azerbaijan have agreed to move to a new stage of cooperation in economic relations. This was stated by the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, today at a meeting with journalists following negotiations with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
Belarus and Azerbaijan have agreed to move to a new stage of cooperation in economic relations. This was stated by the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, today at a meeting with journalists following negotiations with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, as reported by a BELTA correspondent.
According to the head of state, during the negotiations on April 13 and 14, the parties conducted a thorough review of their relations. The strategic nature of the relations between Belarus and Azerbaijan was confirmed, and the absence of problems or disagreements on the international agenda was noted.
"Our assessments of the global situation fully coincide. There is clarity regarding further joint actions in the context of the global economic crisis, the pandemic, and, most importantly, ambiguous future forecasts," said Alexander Lukashenko. He noted that the countries have made significant progress in their relations recently.
During the negotiations, much attention was paid to trade and economic cooperation and the transition to a new stage of cooperation. This includes technology transfer and the establishment of new joint ventures in Azerbaijan to create necessary production facilities and new jobs. "We are ready to lend our support and do so responsibly," stated the President.
The Belarusian side sees great potential for cooperative ties in industry, agriculture, woodworking, information technology, healthcare, tourism, and education. Good prospects are seen for deepening interaction in the scientific, technical, and military-industrial spheres.
The parties also analysed the development of the pandemic situation worldwide. Alexander Lukashenko recalled that mass vaccination of the population is beginning in Belarus, and drugs created in the country using Russian technologies will be used for these purposes. However, Belarus will not be able to consume the entire volume of vaccines produced, so they are ready to export them, including to Azerbaijan. "This was perceived not only positively, but also with a certain hope," said the head of state.
Alexander Lukashenko invited Ilham Aliyev to Belarus, adding that some points of his visit programme had already been outlined. "We have always been and will remain reliable friends of your country," the Belarusian leader summarised.