Lukashenko urges US to join Russia-Belarus fertilizer plant project
"We should make an offer to the Americans. They want fertilizers, including nitrogen fertilizers, so please, let's build it together, using your (U.S.) technology," Lukashenko said in a conversation with Aleksey Russkikh, governor of Russia's Ulyanovsk Oblast, in Minsk.
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko proposed on September 29 that the United States participate in a nitrogen fertilizer plant venture with Russian gas company Gazprom, according to Belarusian news agency BelTA. He urged the U.S. to adopt their technology for the project. If the U.S. declines, Lukashenko said they would proceed with Gazprom and Russians.
Lukashenko claimed he had discussed the site selection with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite being Russia's ally, Belarus has been gradually improving ties with the U.S. since years of sanctions. U.S. envoy John Coale visited Minsk in September to negotiate political prisoner releases, fewer sanctions, embassy reopening, and potash fertilizer sales.
U.S. President Donald Trump had hoped for a "massive deal" on Belarus potash purchase, but Lukashenko later informed him they lacked sufficient volumes. Trump sought lower prices from Belarus compared to Canadian options.
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