Russian and Belarus defence ministers hold talks in Minsk
24.05.2024
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said that Belarus was and continues to be Russia's closest neighbour and reliable partner.
'I would like to point out that the Republic of Belarus has been and continues to be our closest neighbour, a faithful ally and a reliable partner,' said Russian Defence Minister in talks with Minister of Defence Viktor Khrenin.
Andrei Belousov noted that additional measures are needed to ensure the Union State's security.
'More than ever before, we need close cooperation to timely respond to changes in the military and political situation around the world, to take additional measures to ensure the security of the Union State,' said Andrei Belousov.
He expressed readiness to discuss with his colleague 'the most topical issues of military and military-technical cooperation'. The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation noted that it was a pleasure to meet the head of the military department of the republic in person, thanking him for a warm welcome and traditional Belarusian hospitality.
The Head of the Belarusian Defence Ministry opened the meeting and congratulated Andrei Belousov on his appointment as Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation.
'I am sure that your experience, knowledge and leadership qualities will enable you to successfully solve all difficult tasks facing the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in these challenging times. Our meeting today is another confirmation of the solid ties of brotherhood and strategic partnership between the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation. This is especially important in the current very difficult conditions of military and political situation developing around our states', said Viktor Khrenin to his Russian counterpart.
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