Belarus President Lukashenko writes to Communist head, praises him as "wise politician"

Belarus President Alexandr Lukashenko recently sent a letter to Party of Communists head and former President (2001-2009) Vladimir Voronin, in which he said that "I affectionately recall our multiple meetings and contacts, during which I discovered your professional and human qualities. I highly appreciate your talent as an organizer, your ability to identify optimal solutions for the most difficult problems, as well as your truly brotherly attitude toward the people of Belarus. You will always be a welcome guest in our country."

Mr. Lukashenko also praised Mr. Voronin as a "wise politician."

During the recent Communist reign (2001-2009), Moldova and Belarus had relatively good ties. The Party of Communists initially came to power promising to make Moldova part of a Belarus-Russia-Moldova Union. Mr. Voronin later reneged on this promise and said his party now supports European integration.

The new ruling Alliance for European Integration is more pro-Western, and ties with Belarus do not seem to be a priority.

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