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Lukashenko: Ukraine is welcome in SES
KIYV, 18 June (BelTA) - Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia are ready to see Ukraine a member of the Single Economic Space (SES), Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko said during a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yanukovych, BelTA learned.
“As regards the Customs Union, the Single Economic Space, which is formed by three states, you know my attitude to it, and it echoes the position of Russia and Kazakhstan: We very much would like Ukraine not just to cooperate with us but be next to us in the Single Economic Space,” the head of state said.
According to Alexander Lukashenko, "it will be a powerful association.” “I think that the whole world will reckon with such association. And that is our common position,” he said.
“As for me personally, Ukraine is not an alien country for me. As the head of state I will be doing everything possible to maintain very close, friendly, most favorable for Ukraine relations,” the Belarusian leader said.
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