In a significant move to bolster international cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday. The leaders discussed enhancing China-Belarus relations, aiming for continued healthy development and remarkable progress through their joint efforts.
President Xi highlighted President Lukashenko's two visits to China in 2023, emphasizing the collaborative creation of a new blueprint for an all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. This partnership is expected to deepen economic, political, and cultural ties, fostering mutual growth and stability.
Since the beginning of the year, China and Belarus have maintained close exchanges at all levels, effectively implementing the consensus reached between them. President Xi expressed confidence that their bilateral relations would continue to thrive and achieve significant milestones through sustained cooperation.
Additionally, President Xi extended his congratulations to Belarus on its recent accession as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) during the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO. This membership marks a pivotal step for Belarus in integrating more deeply into regional alliances and enhancing its global standing.
The strengthening of China-Belarus ties signifies a strategic alignment that could have far-reaching implications for international relations, economic development, and regional security. As both nations continue to invest in their partnership, the global community watches closely to see the unfolding of this dynamic collaboration.
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Xi says China-Belarus ties to develop healthily, with great strides
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