Belarus President against catering for Russian market only

SVETLOGORSK REGION, April 7 (BelTA) – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko urged not to focus solely on the Russian export market. He made this statement during his working trip to the Gomel oblast on April 7. “Our officials should stop wooing Russian officials. If they do not want us on their market, we will find other markets,” the Belarusian head of state said. According to Alexander Lukashenko, the current conditions make Belarus diversify exports. “Our products are of a good quality, they are quite competitive. We will always be present on the Russian market, at the same time we should explore other markets,” the President said. He added that Belarusian products are in demand worldwide. “Russia is acting in a not very honest way here. I am not afraid to state it publicly,” the President said. Alexander Lukashenko pointed out that the Russian leadership does not honour economic agreements. “We have agreed to pay $150 for gas every quarter. Then other people come and say that it is not enough. It means that our agreements are not observed,” the President said. “The Russian side also tells us: give us your plants, give this and that. At present, in the conditions of the crisis, nobody will sell anything,” Alexander Lukashenko underlined.

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