Trade and economic issues are a priority for Belarus in international relations - A. Lukashenko

June 14, Minsk / Vladimir Matveev - BELTA /. Trade and economic issues are a priority for Belarus in international relations. This was stated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, receiving credentials from foreign ambassadors today, BELTA correspondent reports. "We are interested in simplifying access for Belarusian goods to traditional and new markets, attracting modern technologies and investments from abroad, and diversifying supply channels for raw materials and energy resources," the head of state said. Alexander Lukashenko noted that since the Belarusian economy is open and export-oriented, trade and economic issues are a priority for the republic in international relations. "The geopolitical position and historical and cultural characteristics of our state imply balanced and constructive interaction with many partners in various regions of the world," the head of state said. In addition, Alexander Lukashenko noted that Belarus, despite being one of the co-founders of the UN, is still a very young sovereign state. At the same time, it has already established itself as a serious and responsible participant in the international community, actively involved in solving pressing issues on the global agenda. "Within the UN, we initiated the development of a global plan to combat human trafficking and are dynamically pursuing a policy of ensuring equal access for all countries to technologies for producing energy from new and renewable sources," the President said. -0-