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Russia, Belarus set to sign agreements on equal rights in 2006

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MOSCOW, January 5 (RIA Novosti, Natalia Belova) - Russia and Belarus will sign several agreements guaranteeing equal rights for the citizens of both countries, a senior Russian diplomat said Thursday.

"During a meeting of the Supreme State Council, scheduled for the beginning of 2006, the parties will sign a number of agreements guaranteeing equal rights for the Russian and Belarus citizens," Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin said.

According to the diplomat, the agreements guarantee equal rights in the spheres of social security, medical assistance, taxation and choice of residence.

"We are also planning to sign an agreement establishing well-defined legal norms for the management of joint property accumulated through the formation of the unified state," Karasin said.

The diplomat added that Supreme State Council would also discuss all key aspects of bilateral relations, including issues related to the introduction of the Russian ruble as a local currency in Belarus.

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