Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko held talks in Sochi, RIA Novosti reported.

During the meeting, Putin noted that cooperation between the countries is in demand at different levels, including at the regional level.

He noted that Russia remains the largest trading partner for the neighboring republic. Putin also added that total investments in the Belarusian economy are estimated at more than $ 4 billion.

Lukashenko, in turn, noted that almost all roadmaps of interaction between Russia and Belarus are ready to be signed in. He also noted that the financial assistance that Moscow provided to Minsk was timely and important.