Lukashenka said Minsk wants an "open and constructive" dialogue with Washington on the basis of "equality, mutual respect, and consideration" of each other's interests."
The United States has dubbed Lukashenka "Europe's last dictator". The Belarusian leader has repeatedly accused the Washington of seeking his ouster.
(AP)
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