Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met in Novo-Ogaryovo on Saturday (29 Aug) to review Russia-Belarus relations, with discussions centred on trade, investment, technology and the Union State.
President Putin said bilateral trade reached US$52 billion in 2025, with a further 12.5% increase recorded during the first half of 2026. He also highlighted Russian investment and cooperation in high-technology sectors, including microelectronics.
President Lukashenko said both governments had resolved most outstanding issues and expressed confidence that joint efforts would strengthen cooperation across key industries.
Key developments:
- Bilateral trade continued to grow during 2026.
- Microelectronics was identified as a strategic area for deeper cooperation.
- Both leaders reaffirmed support for the Union State and coordination through organisations including the UN, CIS and SCO.
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