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06.02.2012

Belarus, Venezuela celebrate 15 years of diplomatic relations

MINSK, 6 February (BelTA) – Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko congratulated President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Hugo Chavez and Venezuelan people on the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, BelTA learnt from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“A lot has been done since the two nations started official contacts. The two countries have ensured a high level of a political dialogue and signed mutually beneficial agreements that confirm the strategic character of bilateral relations, established permanent business relations,” reads the message.

Alexander Lukashenko expressed his belief that Belarus and Venezuela will enrich the cooperation with new concrete projects in trade, investment, oil production, construction, science and culture, and will continue fruitful interaction in the international arena.