Lukashenko, Krutoi discussed exports to Russia and agenda of the upcoming meeting with Putin

The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, has been reported today by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Russia Dmitry Krutoi. The Head of State asked how things are going with the export of Belarusian goods to Russia and what issues, from the diplomat’s point of view, deserve attention at the top level.

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Aleksandr Lukashenko noted, “Due to the fact that we will meet with President Putin in almost a week and a half (not only in Bishkek), we need to define [a list] of those issues that are subject to discussion at the top level.”

During the meeting, the establishment of a new structure at the Belarusian embassy – a commission that will deal with exports of Belarusian goods and will be headed by Dmitry Krutoi – was discussed.

“Of course, this will be some kind of load on the apparatus that you have,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko. “That’s all right. As a new person, you will find those people who are underutilised today or who can do more work. But even here, you need to involve everyone you deem necessary: ministers, the Government. It’s up to you how to name this commission. Give yourself the normal powers in the decree. While here today, you should determine your issues in the draft decree so that I sign this decree this week. It’s up to you how you plan this work. If people contact me, they will immediately come to you, and you get together there and discuss.”

The Head of State noted that Dmitry Krutoi has such qualities as collegiality, responsibility and independence, “Therefore, report directly to me, say what needs to be done. We survived, and now we need to rise from our knees. Either there’re sanctions or not, the whole world is ready to buy mineral fertilisers and petroleum products; even in Russia there is a shortage. Therefore, there are no goods in Belarus that we cannot sell. It’s just necessary to work and to move. You and your commission are responsible for particularly important groups of goods.”