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MINSK, 3 July (BelTA) – Venezuela intends to advance the agreements Belarus and Venezuela have reached. The statement was made by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro as he met with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on 3 July, BelTA has learned.

Nicolas Maduro underlined that the foundation established by Alexander Lukashenko and Hugo Chavez relies on friendship and the foundation is very strong. Now it is necessary to build upon the foundation to advance the agreements previously reached with Belarus, said the President of Venezuela.

He remarked that he had been present during negotiations between Alexander Lukashenko and Hugo Chavez more than once. The negotiations were always focused on economic development, better living standards of the two nations, and housing construction — the topics, which are close and understandable for the general public.

“Relations between the countries have always been sincere and friendly. They are an example for other countries to follow,” underlined Nicolas Maduro.

On behalf of the government and the people of Venezuela the Venezuelan leader expressed his profound respect for President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.