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MINSK, 19 November (BelTA) – Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev visited the Trading House of Azerbaijan in Minsk on 19 November. The Azerbaijani leader arrived in Belarus on an official visit on 18 November, BelTA has learned.

The program of the official visit of the Azerbaijani leader began with a flower ceremony at the Victory Monument. Then, Ilham Aliyev visited the Trading House of Azerbaijan, which opened in Minsk in May 2017. The president got familiar with the products and was interested in the popularity of Azerbaijani products in Belarus. Ilham Aliyev was informed that the products are just on display in the Trading House. The president of Azerbaijan expressed the opinion that it makes sense to establish the sale of Azerbaijani goods in the Trading House.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev are set to hold talks at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 19 November. The two heads of state are expected to discuss the current state of affairs and prospects of developing relations between Belarus and Azerbaijan, share opinions on international matters. The talks will focus on the trade, economic and investment cooperation, joint projects. The presidents will also discuss the prospects of interaction in transport and logistics, healthcare, education, information and communication technologies, sport, tourism and other fields.