BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

07/11/2006

Iran, Belarus Sign Cooperation Agreements

November 7, 2006 -- Iran and Belarus today signed eight documents to expand bilateral cooperation, as Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka wrapped up a visit to Tehran.

The deals involve the oil sector and the car and tractor industries.

A joint statement reaffirmed Minsk's support of Iran's nuclear efforts.

Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad said Lukashenka's two-day visit had opened up a new chapter in bilateral relations.

(IRNA, AFP)

Source:

http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2006/11/6497627d-3c22-4d99-96de-3cdb4b43ecd0.html