On 12 April, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation

During the conversation, the heads of state exchanged Easter greetings and discussed a number of topical issues of bilateral relations. One of the key points is the preparation of the Forum of the Regions of the two countries, which will be held in June in Minsk and the Minsk Oblast and will focus on economic cooperation. The leaders also touched upon regional and international issues, discussing the main topics on the global agenda. In particular, they discussed cooperation in the Belarus-Russia-DPRK format: after Aleksandr Lukashenko's visit. Promising areas of cooperation have been identified in the DPRK, and now the parties are considering the possibility of launching joint trilateral projects. The Head of State confirmed his participation in the upcoming Victory Day Parade in Moscow.