MINSK, March 19. Belarus remains an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, despite some mistakes made by the American administration, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on Thursday.

“I strongly urge you to discuss regional issues. Not only issues related to Ukraine, but also global issues. And not just the war in the Middle East,” the BelTA news agency quoted Lukashenko as saying during a meeting with a U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy for Belarus, John Coale, at the Palace of Independence.

“I believe that my perspective on global issues, especially the situation in the Middle East, will be important to you, given that you are fighting against our friends. And I am ready to speak openly on this topic,” the Belarusian president continued.

“I would very much like you to convey my views to Donald Trump. Although I believe that the United States has made certain mistakes, I remain a supporter of your president,” Lukashenko added. In September of last year, the United States lifted sanctions against the Belavia airline. The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a general license for financial transactions with Belavia and its subsidiaries.

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