BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

27/06/2008

Belarus: MFA Press Secretary Andrei Popov answering a question from the Media, following the briefing on 26 June

Prime-TASS: Can you comment on the reports that the Belarusian and Ukrainian Sides reached agreement about the meeting of the presidents of Ukraine and Belarus, and the issue of the border?

Answer: I would answer the second one first. I think once we have something specific springing up here or a concrete decision we shall certainly let you know.

As for the Belarus-Ukraine dialogue as a whole, it is rather robust, as you know, in terms of trade and economy, in the first place. Last year's turnover is in excess of $ 3 billion and it's very balanced which shows definitely beneficial nature of the trade and economic relations for both countries.

Certainly, we are continuing our political contacts, making the texture of the political contacts tighter, it's no secret at all. As you might remember, the Head of our country put it the same way. Obviously, as the dialogue develops we are searching for a mutually acceptable date for the meeting of the two presidents. It is still early, though, to talk about a specific timeframe. However, I would put it strongly again that there's no secret there and we are continuing to make sure the date is secured to the mutual accord.

Source:

http://www.isria.info/RESTRICTED/D/2008/JUNE_28/diplo_27june2008_31.htm

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