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Lukashenko off to Russia on working visit

MINSK, 28 December (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has left for the Russian Federation on a working visit. The aircraft with the head of state on board took off from Minsk National Airport, BelTA has learned.

The Belarusian president will take part in the informal meeting of the CIS heads of state in Saint Petersburg on 28 December. The CIS leaders will review the results of Belarus’ chairmanship in the CIS in 2021, share opinions on pending issues, discuss further plans to raise the efficiency of cooperation, social and economic development of the CIS countries. The forthcoming meeting will also mark the 30th anniversary of the CIS.

Aleksandr Lukashenko is expected to meet with Vladimir Putin on 29 December. The heads of state will discuss topical issues of cooperation between Belarus and Russia.

Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin discussed the program of the visit in a telephone conversation on 25 December.

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