Putin and Lukashenko Meet at Novo-Ogaryovo Residence

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence near Moscow. During the meeting, Putin said new issues constantly arise that need to be coordinated and regulated, and spoke of attempts from outside to influence trade turnover between the two countries. Lukashenko gave a positive assessment of the joint work of the Belarusian and Russian governments. Lukashenko's working visit to Russia has ended.