Belarusian President Lukashenko arrives in Moscow for official visit

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Moscow for an official visit. His plane landed at Vnukovo Airport.

In line with the official nature of the visit, a guard of honour was present at the airport to greet the Belarusian leader, and both the Russian and Belarusian national anthems were played, Caliber.Az reports via Belarus media.

An "Aurus" car, adorned with the Belarusian flag, was prepared for President Lukashenko at the airport for his transportation.

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President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has embarked on an official visit to Russia, with the head of state’s aircraft departing for Moscow.

The Kremlin will host talks between Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

The two leaders will first hold a "one-on-one meeting", followed by an expanded session with the participation of delegation members to discuss the development of bilateral cooperation and prospective areas of interaction. 

The presidents will pay special attention to joint work within integration frameworks. The heads of state will also exchange views on current international issues.

A package of documents is expected to be signed following the talks.

Prior to this visit, Lukashenko's last time visited Russia on December 26, 2023, when he attended the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Summit. 

By Khagan Isayev