Vladimir Putin stressed that Russia and Belarus would continue to build up their cooperation in defense and security and to expand cooperation in the military and technical area.
According to the Russian leader, the development of joint oil and gas markets of the two countries continues. “An agreement on a common electricity market is being prepared for signing,” Vladimir Putin said.
“The development of a common industrial policy is in full swing. Aleksandr Grigoryevich [Lukashenko] has been raising this question for many years. And we are moving towards implementing all these issues,” Vladimir Putin said.