Lukashenko arrived in Irkutsk after visiting Mongolia
President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has arrived in Russia’s Irkutsk Region on a working visit, BelTA reports
The Belarusian leader's plane has arrived to Russia from Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. Aleksandr Lukashenko was on a state visit to Mongolia, during which the presidents of the two countries held official talks in narrow and expanded formats. Agreements were reached on expanding co-operation in the trade and economic sphere, supplying Belarusian food and industrial products to the Mongolian market, and working together in the agro-industrial sector.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also got acquainted with the history, original traditions and customs of the people of Mongolia.
Upon arrival to the Russian region, the Head of State was greeted by Russian President's Plenipotentiary Representative to the Siberian Federal District Anatoly Seryshev, Irkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoi, and other officials.
Belarus and the Irkutsk Region have long-standing and strong relations in various fields. This Russian region is an important partner for Belarus in trade, investment and cultural spheres.
It is known that Belarus and Russia pay special attention to the aircraft development programmes, and the Russian aircraft industry has been tasked to implement large-scale projects to increase civil aircraft production volumes. Belarusian enterprises have long been involved in the implementation of these plans, supplying aviation components, assemblies and accessories.
Other areas of co-operation include forestry and construction. In addition, Belarusian mining and quarry equipment, trucks and passenger vehicles may be of interest to the Irkutsk Region.
