Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili met with the president of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko in Crimea and discussed bilateral relations in economic and political spheres. Both presidents hailed the intensification of contacts and dialogue between social groups, especially business and youth sectors.

Georgian and Belarusian presidents expressed their hope that the number of Belarusian tourists to Georgia will increase significantly this year.

This is the second meeting of Georgian president with the leaders of the CIS member states. A few days ago, Mikheil Saakashvili met with the president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovich.

These meetings were followed by comments of the political experts and MPs. They say, the restoration of diplomatic ties with the CIS member states means the beginning of a new stage with the countries, which face pressure from Russia.