Lukashenka promised to make Belarus a buttress of China n Europe

• 9.01.2008, 8:40

Alyaksandr Lukashenka declared his readiness of creating the most favourable conditions of work for Chinese investors in the country, Interfax reports.

Lukashenka also thanked leadership of the People's Republic of China and people of China for “colossal support” this country gave for Belarus. “Belarus confirms its readiness to be your real friend and your buttress in Europe,” he said. “You gave us the good, and we will answer with good.”

“We have felt serious interest of Chinese investors in the Belarusian economy over the last time,” Lukashenka said on Tuesday at the meeting with Zhou Xiaochuan, the President of the People's Bank of Chine, who arrived in Minsk. “We welcome Chinese investment in Belarus’ economy and will create the most favourable conditions for Chinese investors,” he declared.