President to take part in Zapad 2017 on September 20

The President of Belarus, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Alexander Lukashenko will take part in the joint strategic exercise of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia Zapad 2017 on September 20. Alexander will observe one of the main episodes of the exercises at the Borisov test site. In addition to the President, the participation of representatives of the high command of the Armed Forces of Russia, the leadership of the integration structures of the Union State, the CIS, CSTO, foreign observers and diplomats is expected.