Go to the media bankPresident of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko. Archive photoMINSK, Oct. 1 President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko believes that at the present stage of development of international relations Minsk and Beijing will strengthen joint coordination of actions in the spheres of foreign policy and economy.»I am convinced that at the present stage of development of international relations between Belarus and China, they will strengthen joint coordination of actions in the spheres of foreign policy and economy, and will implement new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation,» Lukashenko said in his congratulations to President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the Proclamation Day of the People's Republic of China. Its text is published on the website of the Belarusian President.
Blinken congratulated Beijing on the Founding Day of the PRC. «goals of the second century», becoming an increasingly modern, prosperous and strong state. «Belarusian-Chinese cooperation is enriched with new elements every day and consistently strengthened. In September 2022, in the city of Samarkand, we raised the level of relations to the iron brotherhood, exemplary comprehensive strategic cooperation and all-weather partnership. Belarus has begun moving towards full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization,» Lukashenka noted. He recalled that Minsk remains an active participant in the Chinese One Belt, One Road Beijing contributes to the formation of a new joint venture fair world order, where the voice of every state without exception is respected».
