HARARE (Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on has offered Zimbabwe more tractors, combine harvesters and trucks during a visit to the southern African country, a fellow ally of Russia.
Belarus and Zimbabwe cooperate closely, especially in agriculture, and Lukashenko said the offer to Harare was part of a farm mechanization program worth around $66 million.
The Belarus president, a staunch supporter of Russia, has been received with pomp and fanfare for the three-day state visit which started on Monday and ended Wednesday.
Asked whether he was under any obligation to step up support for Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, Lukashenko told a news conference that Belarus would always be ready to offer assistance if needed.
Zimbabwe has not condemned Russia for invading Ukraine, calling for dialog like many other African countries.
(Reporting by Nyasha Chingono; Editing by Anait Miridzhanian and Emelia Sithole-Matarise)