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Lukashenko: Beijing is Minsk’s key pillar of support

MINSK, 27 January (BelTA) – For Belarus, China is a very reliable ally on all issues,  Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss cooperation with China, BelTA has learned.

Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized that the added value of Belarusian-Chinese cooperation is indisputable and evident to both sides. “Today, China is not merely our main partner. China is the main partner for all countries that have set development as their goal,” the Belarusian leader said.

“Amid tectonic geopolitical shifts, Beijing is a crucial point of support for Minsk. And not only for Minsk. The special status of Belarusian-Chinese cooperation is recognized and taken into account by everyone, from the Russians and Americans to the countries of Africa,” the head of state said.

“China is our most reliable ally on all issues,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.

Aleksandr Lukashenko further emphasized the distinctive nature of China’s approach to building partnerships. “China does not rush. That is the way they are. We are used to it. Today, we are learning a great deal from the Chinese, they are an ancient civilization. Anyone unfamiliar with China should learn its history,” he said.

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