President of Belarus leaves for Azerbaijan to meet with Ilham Aliyev

13 апреля 2021
The President of Belarus paid a visit to Azerbaijan today. The two-day program assumes a rich negotiating agenda. The heads of state will hold 2 meetings: an informal one will take place today immediately upon the arrival of the Belarusian leader. The main part of the negotiations with Ilham Aliyev is scheduled for Wednesday. The meeting of the Presidents will be held in a narrow and expanded format with the participation of members of the delegations.

The main focus is on expanding trade and economic interaction and developing cooperation. The agenda also includes issues of industrial cooperation, projects in production and supply of food, processing of agricultural products. They will also touch such relevant topics as cooperation in health care, scientific and technical, educational and tourism spheres.

The pandemic has affected interaction in all areas last year. But despite all the difficulties, the export list of Belarusian commodity items increased by 33 points. As of the end of last year, the trade turnover amounted to $ 447 million.

The Presidents will also exchange views on the international issues. As a result of the negotiations, the signing of bilateral documents is expected.