Lukashenko's talks with the delegation led by Trump's envoy John Coale are taking place behind closed doors, the press office of the Belarusian leader reported on Telegram.
Congratulating Coale on being Trump's special envoy for Belarus, Lukashenko said: Please tell Trump that we should do something about this. And we will.
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At the beginning of the meeting, Lukashenko also stated: — Trump apparently likes flattery. But I don't want to flatter myself. I want to say that I really like his actions lately.
According to Lukashenko's press office, the talks will continue on Friday.
This is another meeting between American envoys and Lukashenko
The previous visit of the American delegation, also led by John Coale, took place in September and led to the release of 51 political prisoners, including two Polish citizens. In return, the US lifted sanctions against the Belarusian airline Belavia (Belavia).
Since then, the Viasna Human Rights Center has classified 157 more people as political prisoners in Belarus.
On November 26, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter, that the Trump administration and the Belarusian authorities are talking about the possible release soon of at least 100 political prisoners held in that country.
