The presidents of Russia and Belarus are holding a meeting in Novo-Ogravo.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met on the eve of the CSTO Collective Security Council meeting, which will take place on November 11, to discuss issues of cooperation between the countries.
During the meeting, Alexander Lukashenko noted that the trade turnover between Russia and Belarus has increased significantly.
"I really appreciate all our meetings, our connections. We have a really good and close relationship. There are almost no disagreements today before the New Year, as there were in the past. This indicates a good dynamic. Regarding the trade turnover: it is really growing adequately this year, by 20 percent."
- said Alexander Lukashenko.
Vladimir Putin thanked his Belarusian counterpart for his assistance in organizing humanitarian exchanges.