Politics

Alexander Lukashenko notes positive trends in trade and economic relations between Belarus and Cuba.

Minsk considers this visit to be an evidence of deep mutual interest in developing bilateral relations.

Vladimir Makei will take part in the annual meeting of foreign ministers of EU countries and countries participating in the "Eastern Partnership" initiative.

The summit will feature 6000 participants from 80 countries. Belarusian delegation is headed by Consul General in Istanbul.

Presidents of Belarus and Italy will hold talks on the entire spectrum of cooperation.

The theme of the meeting is the future of Eastern Partnership in the context of revised European Neighborhood Policy

Meetings with Italy's President and Pope on agenda

President of Belarus met with participants of the meeting of the Council of heads of security bodies and special services of the CIS.

The discussion on improving the electoral process in Belarus featured Belarusian deputies and representatives of the OSCE, the European Parliament, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission.

Special attention was paid to the development of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Eurasian Economic Union.