Belarusian President paying state visit to Socialist Republic of Vietnam

BelarusandVietnamhave signed a programme of cooperation in economy, science and culture for 2016-2018.
BelarusconsidersVietnamto be one of its most important partners inSoutheast Asia, as stated by Alexander Lukashenko at today"s talks with Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang. The Belarusian leader proudly pointed out the fact thatBelarusandVietnamare entering a new level of comprehensive mutually beneficial cooperation, with great scope for a further development of the relations, primarily in the trade and economic sphere.
Today"s talks have resulted in the signing of a programme of cooperation in economy, science and culture for 2016-2018.
Also today, Alexander Lukashenko laid a wreath at the Fallen Heroes Memorial, paying tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in armed conflicts for the independence ofVietnam.