Officials

The leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia are to meet in Astana today to discuss relations within the Eurasian economic grouping.

The Belarusian President will visit this country on March 19 and 20.

Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei says Belarus and North Korea have common goals including the development of a stable and independent economy.

Vladimir Putin announced the news after the meeting of the Supreme Council of the Union State.

Artificial barriers preventing the free transportation of goods are being created, the Belarusian President said.

It has specific items that need to be fulfilled in the first half of 2015.

He will head the monitoring group that will elaborate on measures needed for economic development and growth.

Mikalai Lukashenka’s mother can only see him on TV.

Iranian Minister for Foreign Affairs has reported the news during his visit to Minsk.