BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

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Thursday, October 06, 2005

Bilateral Relations Between India And Belarus Will Be Further Strengthened - Shekhawat

The Vice President of India, Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat arrived at Minsk, the capital of Belarus on Wednesday. The Deputy Chairman of the Council of National Assembly Mr. Abramovich A. Mikhailovich, the Industry Minister, Mr. Rusetski A. Maksimovich, the Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. M. Yurievich and the Indian Ambassador Shri R.K. Tyagi warmly welcomed the Vice President at the airport. In his welcome speech, Shri Shekhawat said that he is very happy to visit Belarus on the invitation of the President of Belarus. He hoped that with his visit, the bilateral relations between India and Belarus will be further strengthened.

Later, Shri Shekhawat met the Chairman of the Council of National Assembly, Mr. Gennadi Novitski & discussed the mater of mutual concern between India and Belarus. He was accompanied by the Indian delegation including Shri Jana Krishnamurthy, Dr. Chandan Mitra, Shri P.K. Maheshwari. Shri Robert Kharshing, (all MPs) and senior officials. Shri Shekhawat said that the tenure of cultural exchange programme between the two countries has been extended from 2004 to 2008 which will further strengthen the mutual relations. Cautioning against the growing danger of terrorism, drug trafficking and smuggling of weapons, Shri Shekhawat said that it can be tackled with the cooperation among all nations. Shri Shekhawat also visited the Parliament of Belarus and acquainted himself of its working & procedures.

Later in the night, Shri Shekhawat witnessed the popular Michel Ballet Dance at the National Academic Theatre. He felicitated the artists for their excellent performanc by presenting them bouquets.

Today morning, Shri Shekhawat visited the Victory Square and paid floral tribute at the Martyrs memorial. He called on the President of Belarus Republic H.E. Mr. Aleksandr Lukashenko together with the members of his delegation.

Source:

http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=12562

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