“In the coming year, we celebrate a significant date - the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State. The Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation have passed a difficult path, but today we can say with confidence that the union of the two peoples has taken place, ”BelTA congratulates the Belarusian president.
He noted that further painstaking work on the observance of the national interests of the two countries within the framework of the Union State, based on deep trust and respect, will give a serious impetus to the development of the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.
“The will of Belarusians and Russians towards unity, as before, will serve as a solid basis for integration construction, multi-faceted cooperation and the formation of a common modern history,” said Lukashenko.
Earlier it was reported that during one of his visits, Lukashenko gave Putin four bags of his potatoes and lard for the New Year holidays.
Putin said that during a meeting with Lukashenko in Moscow on December 29, he agreed with him to play hockey and ski in the future.