Belarus Ministerial Delegation
A high-level delegation from the Republic of Belarus arrived in Islamabad on Sunday ahead of President Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko’s official three-day visit to Pakistan.
The visit is expected to mark a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations, with numerous agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) anticipated to be signed.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended a warm welcome to the 68-member delegation upon their arrival in the federal capital.
The group included several high-ranking officials from Belarus, such as the foreign minister, energy minister, minister of justice, minister of transport, minister of natural resources, minister for emergency situations, and the chairman of the Military Industry Committee.
Additionally, 43 prominent business leaders from Belarus also accompanied the delegation, signifying the importance of economic collaboration in the visit’s agenda.
In his meeting with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and the energy minister, Naqvi expressed Pakistan’s eagerness to host President Lukashenko.
He highlighted that the visit underscores the strong relationship between the two nations and reflects their commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors.
Naqvi emphasized the significance of President Lukashenko’s visit in fostering collaboration in industry, trade, and other vital areas.
According to a statement released by Pakistan’s Foreign Office earlier, President Lukashenko will engage in detailed discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his stay.
The talks will focus on expanding bilateral cooperation, with several agreements and MoUs expected to be signed to facilitate this.
The visit builds on the momentum created by the earlier visit of Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, who participated in the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad and met with Pakistani leadership.
Belarusian Ambassador to Pakistan Andrei Metelitsa, in a previous announcement, noted that the current bilateral trade volume between the two countries stands at $60 million, but the potential is significantly higher.
Belarus exports heavy machinery, fertilizers, agricultural equipment, synthetic filament tow, chemicals, and malt extract to Pakistan while importing textiles, rice, citrus fruits, leather products, and medical instruments.
The agreements to be signed during President Lukashenko’s visit are expected to further elevate the trade and economic partnership between the two nations.
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