Lukashenko: Belarus is always open to the East and the West

        Belarus is always open both to the East and the West. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement in his speech at the 7th congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, Presidential press-service reports. According to the head of state, the fact determines Belarus’ principled stance on international affairs, which is manifested as readiness to promote relations across the entire range of promising avenues. “But only on the basis of mutual respect, mutual benefits and equality,” stressed Alexander Lukashenko.
        The President pointed out that Belarus had made an absolutely conscientious choice in favor of stepping up the union with Russia and creating the Eurasian Economic Union. Today the country is expanding the geography of cooperation and has secured a new level in comprehensive strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China and other major world players.