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Lukashenko orders to develop Belarus-U.S. relations plan, draw red lines

MINSK, 14 October (BelTA) – It is necessary to develop a framework for future Belarus-U.S. relations that will not harm existing alliances and partnerships, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the situation in the world and Belarus-U.S. relations, BelTA has learned.

“Given the progress in our contacts with Washington, we need to develop a further framework for Belarus-U.S. relations,” the Belarusian leader stated. “While doing that, we must define our priorities more clearly. It’s also important to establish the so-called red lines, the crossing of which is unacceptable for us. It is crucial to ensure that our actions in no way harm our relations with Russia and China, as well as our commitments to our partners in Eurasian integration associations. This is non-negotiable. We reached agreements and formalized them. Therefore, we must act within this framework.” 

“We should develop a plan for our relations with the Americans, addressing the issues both sides will raise during negotiations,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added. “This framework must be cemented at the highest level.”

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