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Domestic
Alexander Lukashenko marked the 30th anniversary of the Union State with Russia, declaring the alliance vital for both nations and announcing that a new stage of integration has been set. In his remarks, he also stated that Belarus will continue to pursue a multi-vector foreign policy. Lukashenko endorsed the concept of a global alliance for countries facing sanctions and received an invitation to an international 'Board of Peace' meeting.
International
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko traveled to Moscow for a meeting of the Union State's Supreme State Council, a session also scheduled to be attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prior to the trip, Lukashenko and Putin held a phone call to discuss the upcoming summit and current international issues. A Belarusian deputy prime minister was set to attend a separate Union State Council of Ministers meeting.
In other diplomatic activity, Lukashenko met with foreign officials and sent messages of support. He emphasized the necessity for Belarus and Kazakhstan to maintain their close relationship and shared views on world development. Separately, Lukashenko expressed political support for the President of Brazil ahead of the country's upcoming election, calling for stronger and more intensive bilateral relations.
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BYBelarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko traveled to Moscow for a meeting of the Union State's Supreme State Council with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The two leaders held a private conversation before the official session. Lukashenko stated that Belarus and Russia must strengthen their alliance and that no force could separate the two countries. He described a new stage of integration across all fields and reviewed 30 years of their union's development. Putin called the integration mutually advantageous. The leaders signed seven documents following the council meeting. Lukashenko had discussed the upcoming summit with Putin in a prior phone call.
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Feb 28
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