BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

24/07/2006

Chavez, Lukashenko Cooperate

Minsk, Jul 24 (Prensa Latina) President Alexander Lukashenko (Belarus)and Hugo Chavez (Venezuela) signed several cooperation agreements.

The document signed Monday a strategic alliance, pledging long-term support at world forums.

The accords boosts cooperation in the fields of energy, petrochemicals, science and technology, agriculture and fertilizers.

The Belarus governmental Committee for Science and Technology also signed an agreement of understanding with its counterpart from Venezuela.

Belarus and Venezuela confirmed their respect for international rights, and observance of UN role as leader and coordinator in the fulfillment of the Millennium Goals.

Chavez' visit to Minsk continues Monday with his visit to several places of historic and cultural interest.

Source:

http://www.plenglish.com/article.asp?ID={6AB8E26B-AF4B-454A-BCD9-722A6F08EAD4})&language=EN