Belarus–Pakistan relations

Pakistan–Belarus relations

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Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognise Belarus after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Pakistan maintains an embassy in Minsk; Belarus maintains an embassy in Islamabad.

Economic relations

Pakistan and Belarus initiated joint ventures (JVs) in the textile, pharmaceutical and lighting solution industries while sharing technological expertise with each other.^[1]

Pakistan's imports from Belarus stood at $42.65 million which mainly consisted of tractors (62.04%), artificial filament yarn (13.01%) and rubber tires (8.06%). ^[2] Belarus has lauded Pakistan's role and efforts in bringing peace and stability to the world by countering terrorism and offered his country's full support in this fight.^[3]

State visits

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko visited Pakistan on 29 May 2015 on a two-day state visit and again on 4 October 2016. ^[4] President Lukashenko held meetings with Mamnoon Hussain and Nawaz Sharif during the course of his visit, and a number of important agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed between the two countries. ^[5]

On 11 August 2015, the Prime Minister of Pakistan conducted a two-day state visit to Belarus.^[6]

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan met the President Lukashenko on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on June 14, 2019. Both heads of state agreed to hold more political exchanges and increase economic, commercial and investment cooperation.^[7]

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko paid a three day visit to Pakistan from 25-28 November 2024. President Lukashenko was welcomed at Nur Khan Airbase by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by key cabinet ministers. Belarusian business representatives participated in a business forum where agreements worth $17 million were signed, according to Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Mikhail Myatlikov.^{[8][9][10][11]}

Agreements

Pakistan and Belarus inked a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen their multifaceted ties particularly in the areas of trade, commerce, education and culture.^[12]

References

1. "Belarus president meets PM Shehbaz, expresses interest in purchasing Pakistani textiles". DAWN.COM. 26 November 2024.
2. "Enhancing trade: Pakistan, Belarus agree on joint ventures". The Express Tribune. 9 August 2015. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
3. Islam, Tatheer (11 August 2015). "Belarus lauds Pakistan's efforts in bringing peace to world". SAMAA TV. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
4. "Pakistan, Belarus vow to enhance bilateral ties". Dawn. 29 May 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
5. Haider, Irfan (10 August 2015). "Pakistan, Belarus sign multiple MoUs". Dawn. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
6. "Belarus visit to strengthen mutual ties: PM Nawaz Sharif". Dunya News. 11 August 2015. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
7. "PM Imran meets President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko". www.radio.gov.pk. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
8. Syed, Baqir Sajjad (26 November 2024). "Belarusian president arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit". DAWN.COM.
9. Desk, BR Web (24 November 2024). "Belarus President to arrive in Pakistan on November 25: FO". Brecorder. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
10. "Belarus president to pay official visit to Pakistan from Nov 25-27". www.thenews.com.pk.
11. "Belarusian president concludes visit to Pakistan". The Nation. 27 November 2024.
12. "Enhancing bilateral ties: Pakistan, Belarus sign 14 MoUs". The Express Tribune. 10 August 2015. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.

External links

• Pakistan Belarus Friendship Society