MINSK, 11 May (BelTA) – It is in the common interest of Belarus and Russia to settle their differences and find mutually beneficial solutions to all problems soon, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he met with Oleg Bogomolov, Governor of the Kurgan Oblast of the Russian Federation, on 11 May. The Belarusian head of state congratulated the Russian guests on the 65th anniversary of the Victory and remarked that “it is thanks to the unity of the Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian and other nations that the victory became possible”. In his opinion the lesson of history is topical today when joint efforts are required for overcoming negative consequences of the global economic crisis. Because Belarus and Russia and their economies are linked together by thousands of ties. Alexander Lukashenko said that Russia has been and will be Belarus’ key strategic partner and ally. “Yes, not everything is okay in our relations. Sometimes petty pragmatism and short-lived profits eclipse sound sense and long-term prospects. This is why it is in our common interest to settle our differences soon, finding mutually beneficial solutions to all problems,” said Alexander Lukashenko. The President remarked that this year Russia’s economy inclines towards stabilization thanks to industrial output growth. “It encourages us because we are linked by tight manufacturing cooperation ties. It will spur our mutual trade and will allow keeping jobs”. The head of state underlined that in 2010 Belarus aims to increase the industrial output by 10-11%. In his words, performance reports in the first months of the year inspire optimism and hope that the task will be fulfilled. БЕЛТА
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