According to the Belarusian President"s press service, Alexander Lukashenko andAzerbaijan"s President Ilham Aliyev have held a telephone conversation today. Discussing the current situation and bilateral relations prospects, the politicians confirmed their strategic nature. The two Presidents also elaborated on cooperation in the trade-economic sphere and expressed willingness to strengthen mutual trade. As for industrial cooperation, the Belarusian side is ready to consider launching joint ventures inAzerbaijanto enter the markets of third countries.