Lukashenka: Azerbaijani people are our brothers

The dictator said Belarus was ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan in all spheres.

Lukashenka said it at a meeting with first deputy prime minister of Azerbaijan Yaqub Eyyubov, Oxu.Az reports.

“We trust your country and leadership, and are ready to cooperate with you in all avenues. There are absolutely no closed topics,” Lukashenka emphasised.

“Today we have met to discuss and promptly address any issues if there are any. By the way, the trade between Belarus and Azerbaijan increased last year in spite of all difficulties. The trade with Azerbaijan is very beneficial for us,” the dictator said.

“We are still mulling over the prospects of branching out into certain countries. As far as Azerbaijan is concerned, we are ready to set up our companies there, are interested in your investments here and will provide absolute guarantees to you,” Lukashenka noted.

He noted that joint ventures to produce Belarusian tractors, trucks, lifts and other equipment work in Azerbaijan. Lukashenka stressed that the promotion of joint products to third countries and the Caucasus region would be the next step.

Lukashenka thanked Azerbaijan for support.

“You have always met us halfway, have always supported us. We will do the same for the fraternal nation of Azerbaijan,” the Belarusian president noted.

Yaqub Eyyubov extended greetings to Lukashenka from Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev and thanked him for his attitude and “political, fraternal and friendly” support.