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11.11.2011

Belarus-Russia military cooperation productive

MINSK, 11 November (BelTA) – Cooperation of Belarus and Russia in the military technical area is productive, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he heard out a report from Defense Minister Yuri Zhadobin on 11 November. The report covered results achieved by the Armed Forces of Belarus in 2011, BelTA has learned.

Aimed to enhance the defense potential of the Union State in the Eastern European collective security area, Belarus-Russia military technical cooperation is productive, said the head of state.

Alexander Lukashenko mentioned the successful Belarusian-Russian operational exercise Union Shield 2011. Once again the exercise confirmed the durability of allied relations between Belarus and Russia. A 5,000-strong Belarusian force demonstrated a high level of training and organization thousands of kilometers away from the home country. “The fact convincingly testifies that we indeed have a combat-effective army that can secure peaceful labor of the Belarusian nation. It is something to be proud of,” stressed the Belarusian leader.

He remarked that the development of the Armed Forces is a continuous process. “This is why we constantly compare our military development priorities with challenges and potential threats to the national security. We determine the most advisable ways to further strengthen the defense capability of the country,” said Alexander Lukashenko.