Lukashenko talks to Armenian president over phone

BelTA, Belarus
July 3 2020
 
 
 
 
MINSK, 3 July (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko had a telephone conversation with Armenian President Armen Sarkissian on 2 July, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
 
The Armenian president extended Independence Day greetings to the Belarusian head of state.
 
The leaders of the countries discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, implementation of joint projects, exchanged views on the development of the situation with the pandemic. Armen Sarkissian lauded the Belarusian experience, noting that the country is coping with the challenges well. In turn, Armenia has not yet reached its peak in terms of the disease incidence.
 
The Armenian president thanked for constructive interaction with the Hi-Tech Park, noting the usefulness of the experience gained in this area.
 
The presidents also exchanged views on political issues, including the election campaign in Belarus and the turbulent political situation in Armenia.
 
Armen Sarkissian thanked for the decision to allocate a land plot for the construction of an Armenian church in Belarus.