“Of course, I am very grateful to you for the support that you provide to the economy of Belarus.

I must inform you that this is not in vain, the money is not wasted, "he said during a meeting with Putin, broadcast by the Russia 24 TV channel.

Putin, in turn, noted that Russia remains the largest trade and economic partner of Belarus.

“We are the largest investor, over $ 4 billion has been invested with Russian partners in the Belarusian economy,” the Russian leader said.

Earlier, negotiations between Putin and Lukashenko began in Sochi.