Lukashenko: Economy is top priority in relations with Iran

The development of trade and economic relations is a priority in the cooperation between Belarus and Iran, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Minsk. 

The president noted that such visits typically serve to sum up results and outline working plans for the future, both short-term and long-term. In this regard, the visit of Iran’s minister of foreign affairs to Belarus is no exception. The two countries are already implementing a roadmap for comprehensive cooperation for 2023-2026, and it is necessary to jointly plan the further development of relations.

“I think you will agree that essentially, we have no issues in the political and diplomatic relations between our two countries. However, I believe you will also agree that the foundation of everything is the economy, trade and economic relations between Belarus and Iran. In this regard, we can do a great deal together, to put it mildly,” the Belarusian leader believes.