President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko 2003-08-02 09:15:56 The heads of state discussed the issues of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as drafting an agreement on introducing the Russian rouble as a single currency, blueprints for a Constitutional Act of the Union State, and other bilateral issues. Mr Putin and Mr Lukashenko agreed to continue exchanging opinions on issues relevant to Russian-Belarusian cooperation at a private meeting, which was to be scheduled additionally.