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Lukashenko: Belarus, Georgia can create solid foundation for future relations
TBILISI, 23 April (BelTA) – Belarus and Georgia can create a solid foundation for future relations based on strong trade and economic ties, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with his Georgian counterpart Giorgi Margvelashvili in Tbilisi on 23 April, BelTA has learned.
“There are no political contradictions between us. I am grateful to the former president and to you for supporting us in the West,” the Belarusian head of state said.
“We should have met with you in this legendary city and country long ago. Unfortunately, I have never been to Tbilisi before. Perhaps, I should have visited this city long ago because our people have always respected the Georgian people,” Alexander Lukashenko said.
The Belarusian President stressed that his visit to Georgia began with the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Alexander Lukashenko remarked that he did it to commemorate the victims of World War Two and the Great Patriotic War. “Thousands of Georgians took part in the liberation of Belarus. Hundreds or even thousands of Georgians died in Belarus; therefore, I have paid a tribute of respect to all Georgians, all Soviet soldiers who died during the war in the run-up to the important date,” the Belarusian leader said.
Alexander Lukashenko also thanked Giorgi Margvelashvili for hospitality.
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