Lukashenko called Trump's return an opportunity to improve relations with the United States

The return of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States has opened a window of opportunity for improving relations. On July 31, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said this at a meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions, his words were quoted by the BelTA news agency.

"Recent meetings with the Americans have shown that they are ready to listen. Without any fawning on our part. Trump's return has opened a window of opportunity to improve relations. Maybe also to sort out some of the rubble that the Americans have built up and that are interfering with our work on world markets," the president said.

Lukashenko stressed that the country's task is "to take advantage of this chance," but "to stand firm in protecting the interests of the Republic of Belarus, not agreeing to concessions to its detriment."

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