Islamabad: President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has said that some countries striving for global leadership are unhappy with Pakistan’s development. He expressed these views while holding a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Tuesday.
After reading the official statement, President Alexander Lukashenko remarked, “We all know Pakistan’s position, but some of the powers fighting for leadership are not happy with its progress.” Vala is an important country and I want to say that only those nations survive that remain united. He said that as a friend of Pakistan, I will say that the world is changing rapidly and strong countries are fighting a brutal war for the leadership of the world. He said that Pakistan is a close friend of Belarus and is always concerned for the country. President said that when there was flood in the country, we were also worried for Pakistan.
Lukashenko said that Pakistan has never been a distant land for him, but a very close and friendly country. Appreciating Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s pragmatic approach, he said the two sides discussed a wide range of cooperation in fields ranging from agriculture to defence. The President said that his country is ready to share its technologies with Pakistan and expressed his country’s interest in buying various products, including textiles, from Pakistan.
Addressing the press conference, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that the two sides will sit again to discuss the roadmap for cooperation in the future. He said the two sides would meet again in Minsk in two weeks to finalize the talks and turn them into practical measures. He said the agreements would then be signed in February next year, stressing that it would be a great march forward for the two countries to benefit from each other’s skills and capabilities. Shahbaz Sharif described the President of Belarus as a great friend of Pakistan and the people there also respect him a lot. Shahbaz Sharif thanked the Belarusian President for his support to the Kashmiri people who have been struggling for the right to self-determination for the past several decades.
Earlier, during delegation-level discussions, Pakistan and Belarus expressed satisfaction over the current positive momentum of bilateral relations and agreed to maintain this momentum through regular high-level engagements and institutional cooperation. They discussed the full scope of bilateral relations as well as important regional and global developments. They reiterated the joint commitment of both countries to deepen their political dialogue, strengthen inter-parliamentary exchanges and especially to increase bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Both sides emphasized the importance of regional economic integration and connectivity and agreed to improve the legal framework needed to facilitate bilateral economic cooperation. The Belarusian President appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s efforts to take bilateral relations to a new dimension and expressed his country’s full cooperation in this regard. He also invited Prime Minister Shehbaz to visit Belarus as it would further expand relations. Accepting the invitation, the Prime Minister said that the MoUs would be formally converted into agreements during his visit. He also issued instructions to the concerned ministers to take necessary steps in this regard as soon as possible.
One of the main outcomes of the meeting was the signing of the “Roadmap for Comprehensive Cooperation between Pakistan and Belarus for 2025-2027”, which includes strategic plans to enhance economic ties through high-level meetings, intergovernmental commissions and targeted cooperation. The framework is outlined. Actions Later, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko witnessed the exchange of around 15 different memorandums of understanding, agreements and contracts to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields. The agreements and MoUs cover cooperation in environmental protection, disaster management, halal trade, audit institutions, financial intelligence sharing, vocational education and science and technology. The Prime Minister also hosted a dinner at the Prime Minister’s House in honor of the President of Belarus.
Pakistan and Belarus pledged to promote joint efforts in the agricultural and industrial sectors, focusing on launching joint ventures specializing in the production of modern and large-scale agricultural machinery.
Additionally, they agreed to engage in cooperative efforts in the automotive industry, including vehicle sales, manufacturing and servicing. The partnership will facilitate collaboration between the private and public sector of the two countries, with the aim of leveraging their collective strengths in automotive manufacturing and technology. Ultimately, the initiative seeks to promote industrial growth, innovation and bilateral cooperation.
Meanwhile, according to the joint statement, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko paid an official visit to Pakistan from 25 to 27 November 2024 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. They reviewed the full range of bilateral relations and reiterated their commitment to deepen friendly relations in political, trade, economic, cultural, social and other fields.
Pakistan and Belarus focused on expanding trade and economic cooperation, adopting a collaborative approach to regional economic integration and connectivity, and enhancing the legal framework to facilitate bilateral cooperation. The two sides agreed to promote the establishment of joint ventures in agriculture and industrial sectors, including the production of high-tech and large-scale agricultural machinery. The two sides also agreed to cooperate in vehicle sales, manufacturing and servicing to take advantage of both countries’ strengths in automotive manufacturing and technology.
“Belarus Pakistan Business Forum was established with the participation of more than 30 Belarusian companies and around 100 Pakistani counterparts from various sectors, promoting valuable discussions and potential business opportunities. The two leaders Also agreed to encourage both public and private sectors to cooperate and organize seminars on “doing business with each other” with the aim of reducing trade barriers and facilitating market access To enhance, both The parties welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) and Beltamozhservice and encouraged other logistics companies to adopt best maritime practices to streamline transportation, reduce costs and improve overall efficiency. and agreed to develop trade routes between the two countries. Both sides emphasized the importance of increasing bilateral trade in pharmaceutical products, health-related products and over-the-counter products to smooth out Also agreed to identify and address trade barriers, particularly regulatory challenges, for
“The two sides signed 15 important agreements and MOUs, including the ‘Roadmap for Comprehensive Cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Belarus for the period 2025-2027’. It will enhance bilateral economic cooperation through various initiatives. Focuses on enhancing, such as high-level meetings, timely meetings of intergovernmental commissions, and promoting cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.Other important documents are: in e-commerce Cooperation, cooperation in science and technology, cooperation in the field of accreditation, cooperation in the field of auditing, cooperation in exchange of financial intelligence related to money laundering and terrorist financing, exchange of customs data. Bilateral trade, cooperation in science and technology, cooperation in international road transport, cooperation in the field of environment and climate change, cooperation in disaster management, cooperation in the field of vocational education, extradition treaty, cooperation in the field of health services. , Halal trade Cooperation in. They are expected to open up new possibilities for the continuous development of bilateral relations based on the principles of mutually beneficial friendship.
“The Pakistani side briefed the Belarusian side on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Both sides stressed the need to resolve all international disputes by peaceful means and in accordance with the UN Charter and Security Council resolutions. Shahbaz and Lukashenko Expressed deep concern over the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, which has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis and significant civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon of enmity End, the attack on the Syrian Arab Republic, to ensure the uninterrupted and safe delivery of humanitarian aid, to act with restraint against the backdrop of the threat of expanding the area of confrontation, peace, stability and security for the entire region We need to intensify our efforts to achieve this.
“The two leaders also reiterated their support for the Palestinian right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state formula. They stressed the need for diplomatic efforts and constructive dialogue to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that the ongoing conflict has far-reaching consequences not only for the region but also for global stability and security To solve the Prioritize dialogue and peaceful means, and reiterate our commitment to support initiatives that promote lasting peace and stability in the region.
President Alexander Lukashenko thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the people of Pakistan for their warm welcome and invited the Prime Minister to visit Belarus at an appropriate time, which he accepted.