Republic
17.09.2007
Belarus is determined to restore and boost relations with Georgia, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko stated when meeting with Interior Minister of Georgia Ivane Merabishvili.
I am happy that today we have an opportunity to draw a line under the period of chaos and confusion. We are determined to establish good relations with Georgia and make them even better than during the Soviet period, the head of state stated.
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that Belarusians have always felt affinity with Georgians.
As for trade relations between Belarus and Georgia, Alexander Lukashenko said that the $25 million turnover did not meet the potential of the two countries. According to him, the bilateral turnover should be increased to $100 million a year.
As for security issues, Alexander Lukashenko assured that Belarus was ready to do its utmost to foster cooperation in this sphere.