According to Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus is ready to eliminate all problem areas in the relations with Ukraine. The countries and citizens have accumulated a number of questions to be tackled by the two parties. In his turn, Viktor Yanukovych stressed that the visit of the President of Belarus to Ukraine has been anticipated for a long time, and the parties will be able to discuss many issues today.
Then the Heads of State were joined by delegation members, and the meeting was held in an expanded format. The President of Belarus asked Ukraine to provide help in training of nuclear energy specialists and offered assistance in modernization of agriculture. Being a WTO member, Ukraine wished Belarus to acquire this status as soon as possible. Viktor Yanukovych added that Ukraine's OSCE chairmanship creates the conditions for the participation of Belarus in the processes related to strengthening Europe's security and stability.













