Lukashenko hopes for substantial talks in Beijing.

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MINSK, October 1 (Itar-Tass) - Belarussian President Alexander
Lukashenko has confirmed his country's intention to boost multifaceted
cooperation with China.
"I use this occasion to confirm Belarus' intention to further
development of multifaceted political, trade and economic relations with
China," he said in a telegram of congratulations to his Chinese
counterpart Hu Jintao upon the day of proclaiming the People's Republic of
China.
According to the president's press service, Lukashenko expressed the
hope that during his upcoming visit to Beijing in October they "will in
detail discuss prospects for further implementation of joint projects in
credit, investment, scientific, technical and military sectors."
"Belarus sincerely admires Great China's success in ensuring stable
economic progress aimed at building a prosperous country, where social
consensus and political stability reign," Lukashenko said.
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