Belarus considers Vietnam to be one of its most important partners in Southeast Asia, as stated by Alexander Lukashenko at today’s talks with Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang. The Belarusian President pointed out the fact that Belarus, just like Vietnam, is pursuing a socially-oriented policy aimed at improving the quality of the people’s life. The two countries’ stances are absolutely identical on most international agenda issues. Alexander Lukashenko believes that Belarus and Vietnam have great scope for a further development of relations, primarily in the trade and economic sphere.
Today’s talks have resulted in the signing of a programme of cooperation in the economic, scientific, educational and cultural spheres for 2016-2018. Alexander Lukashenko and Truong Tan Sang made a joint statement on the strengthening and comprehensive development of the relations between the two countries.
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According to Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus regards Vietnam as a base in Southeast Asia, where we can develop cooperation with other countries in the region.
Prior to the negotiations the Belarusian leader laid wreaths at the Fallen Heroes Memorial and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
