“To a large extent, thanks to your personal contribution to the process of deepening Belarusian-Russian relations, we have made an indisputable breakthrough in the construction of the Union State, filled integration cooperation with new content,” the text of the congratulatory letter says.
Lukashenko wished Mezentsev good health, happiness and successful implementation of his plans.
On June 25, during a meeting with Lukashenka, Putin announced that issues on the Union State had been agreed.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia would open a consulate general in Grodno.
Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko stressed that the sanctions will not change the course of Moscow and Minsk towards the construction of the Union State.