Belarusian PM Discusses with al-Moallem Ways to Strengthen Economic Relations

Minsk- The Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Sergei Rumas, discussed with Walid al-Moallem, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in Minsk, the steps to be taken during the next phase to enhance relations between the two countries in the economic field and upgrade them to the level of political relations between them.

Viewpoints were identical on the meetings of the 7th session of the Joint Syrian-Belarusian Committee due to be held in Damascus soon constitute a suitable opportunity which should be an appropriate opportunity to benefit from them and what to be discussed of topics and issues in order to enhance the economic relations between the two countries and to increase trade exchange to achieve a partnership between them benefiting from the strategic location enjoyed by both countries in order to serve the common interest of the two countries and the two friendly peoples.

During the meeting, Mr. Rumas stressed the importance of activating the agreements, memorandums of understanding and executive programs signed between the two countries and activating the work teams emanating from the joint committee.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohammed Ayman Sousan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Mohammed Al-Omrani, Director of the Special Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Muhannad Alloush, Charge d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Minsk and the delegation accompanying the Foreign Minister. The Belarusian side was represented by, Yuri Sokolka, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus in Damascus, Assistant Minister of Industry of Belarus and a number of officials of the Prime Minister and Foreign Ministry of Belarus.

On the sidelines of his visit to Minsk, Mr. al -Moallem also held a television interview with the first channel on Belarusian state television, in which he spoke about the political situation in Syria, the fight against terrorism, the meetings of Astana and the Syrian-Belarusian relations.

The President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko met yesterday with al -Moallem and discussed with him the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and the prospects of enhancing cooperation and consultation and exchange of visits between them to serve their mutual interests in addition to the latest developments in Syria, the regional and international arenas.

Al -Moallem also held a formal talk with Belarusian Foreign Minister, Vladimir Mackey, and reviewed the reality of the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to raise them to the level desired by the two countries.

Sh. Kh.