
The President of Belarus said that Armenia should not refuse cooperation with the EAEU
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko called on Armenia not to rush into joining the European Union and to maintain cooperation with the EAEU, emphasizing the lack of real prospects in other associations.
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The statement was made at a meeting of the heads of government delegations participating in the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Minsk.
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko called on Armenia not to rush into joining the EU and refusing to cooperate with the EAEU, saying that there is no need to throw away what is beneficial today.
“I ask you, do not rush to leave this. Believe me, the old president, I have been working for almost 30 years, they are not waiting for us anywhere... Moreover, it is very important for Armenia: well, if you have decided to join the European Union, where are you in a hurry?” - Lukashenko said at a meeting with the heads of government delegations participating in the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Minsk.

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