Lukashenko revealed Iranian President’s contribution to development of more active bilateral co-operation
Time and circumstances have forced Belarus and Iran to intensify co-operation – as stated by the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, in Tehran at a meeting with the Chairman of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, BelTA reports
During the negotiations, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf expressed confidence that Aleksandr Lukashenko's visit to Tehran would be ‘a turning, starting point’ in the development of bilateral relations between the two states. "The information I have learnt about your today’s meetings confirms that your visit is very effective," he stressed. “I think the regional and international conditions for the development of comprehensive relations with your country are sufficiently prepared. No doubt, the further development of our bilateral relations depends only on ourselves."
The parliamentarian added that the Iranian side is determined to implement all the agreements reached. "I believe there is the same iron will on the part of Your Excellency in the Republic of Belarus," he noted.
"You were right in saying that our current negotiations and the visit of our delegation to Iran are a new stage in our co-operation, and this visit will open a new page in our interaction. This is all happening thanks to the initiative of your President. He has been all time inspiring me and our officials to more active co-operation,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
The President stated that the Belarusian-Iranian relations have their own history – which is quite rich. "In recent times, there has been a certain pause, a slowdown in our co-operation – which was due, frankly speaking, to the non-obligation of the parties to fulfil the agreements reached at a high level. That is, we agreed, shook hands, went away, and the implementation process was dragging along: there were too much red tape, bureaucracy. The relations were good, but the economy did not progress much, and our trade and economic relations suffered. However, the time and circumstances – both internal and external – have forced us to become more active," the Belarusian leader concluded.
