Lukashenka: We Want To Rely On Angola

The dictator was brown-nosing the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola and called Africa the most promising continent.

Today, Lukashenka has said that at the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Angola Georges Rebelo Chicoti, BelTA informs.

"Of course, we still need to learn more about Africa. And we would like to work on this promising continent of the future," – the Belarusian ruler said.

"Like any other state, especially the one like Belarus (a very young state), we are choosing the countries we can rely on. We have known these countries for a long time. Angola is one of such countries. Perhaps, it is the first country in this list. Another reason is that after Angola's acquisition of sovereignty in 1975 we have always supported and helped this country.

The main contingent of military advisers in Angola was represented by the Belarusian military command, there were many Belarusians there, – the dictator noted. – We have known and remembered this wonderful country since then. If you are not against, Belarus can also begin the penetration of Africa with Angola."

Lukashenka stressed that there are no closed topics for cooperation between Belarus and Angola. "We are ready to cooperate with you in all areas of interest. You should visit Belarus and the enterprises you are interested in to see where we can be useful for you with your own eyes," – the dictator said.

Georges Rebelo Chicoti, in turn, agreed that there is a big untapped potential between the two countries. "I am glad to note that after the accreditation of Belarus' ambassador in Angola, after the meeting with the president of Angola, we have finally understood that there is a huge untapped potential, that we lack certain things. Therefore, we are going to build up cooperation with your country," – the minister said.