Belarus and Ukraine have great potential for cooperation

21 июля 2017

Belarus and Ukraine have a great potential for developing cooperation, as stated by the Belarusian leader at a meeting in Kiev with his Ukrainian counterpart.

Simultaneously with the negotiations at the highest level, a business forum is being held in the capital of Ukraine, where contracts worth 40 million dollars have already been signed. Alexander Lukashenko stressed that by the end of the day the figures could reach 100 million dollars. The President of Belarus proposed to create an interregional cooperation forum, since such a format of interaction gives a colossal effect. Also, the two countries can create high-tech products together and reach the markets of third countries with them. In his turn, Petro Poroshenko once again stressed that the development of relations with Belarus is among the top priorities for Ukraine.

The negotiations were preceded by a ceremony of meeting – according to all the rules of the protocol. Petro Poroshenko met the Belarusian leader on the red carpet. The national anthems of the two countries were performed. The battalion of the Guard of Honor of the separate regiment of the President of Ukraine marched solemnly.

At the moment, the two presidents continue negotiations in an expanded format – with the participation of representatives of key ministries of the two countries. As a result, a package of documents is expected to be signed in various spheres of the economy and humanitarian cooperation.