Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) shakes hands with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel during a meeting in Minsk, Belarus November 17, 2017. (REUTERS PHOTO)

MINSK, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday that Belarus is opening new chapter in relations with Germany.

"There are many things in Minsk that describe our relationship in a positive way", Lukashenko made the remarks on Friday at the meeting with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel.

The Belarusian leader thanked the German side for its yearly help in rehabilitating Belarusian children impacted by the Chernobyl nuclear accident and providing technological support to the Belarusian economy.

He also asked Germany to focus on the situation in belarus and to assess it objectively.

In his turn, Sigmar Gabriel said that because of its historical experience, Belarus has become a place for peace talks in the conflict situations in other countries.

"We are very hopeful that Minsk will continue to play such an important role in the future", he added.

He also expressed the hope that the head of Belarus will attend the Eastern Partnership summit, which will be held on November 24 in Brussels.