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Lukashenko meets with U.S. President’s representative John Coale in Minsk

MINSK, 11 September (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has met with U.S. President’s representative John Coale, BelTA has learned.

“I welcome you to Belarus. Thank you for finding the time to visit our country, especially during these difficult times,” the head of state said at the beginning of the meeting.

He proposed discussing a number of issues the parties have repeatedly tried to address. “Firstly, this is the entire spectrum of Belarusian-American relations. Furthermore, I suggest we have a frank discussion on global affairs, specifically regarding U.S. and Belarusian interests. We will also need to discuss the subject of war and peace,” stated Aleksandr Lukashenko.

He also stressed that the economic sector was a key issue: “I expect that you have commercial interests in Belarus, and you are also interested in getting access to Russia through Belarus. Likewise, we have a considerable interest in the economic opportunities your huge country presents.”

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