Russia, Belarus vow to strengthen partnership

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Moscow, (Asian independent) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pledged to consistently strengthen the two countries’ partnership and alliance.

During a phone conversation, Putin and Lukashenko discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly several mutually beneficial trade and economic projects, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement by the Kremlin.

The leaders also exchanged views on a number of international issues, taking into account Putin’s recent contacts with foreign leaders, including in Iran’s Tehran, it added.