News & Events in Belarus

MINSK, 10 August (BelTA) – The visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Belarus is expected to create a solid base for bilateral cooperation. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko made the statement during a restricted-attendance meeting on 10 August, BelTA has learned.

Alexander Lukashenko thanked Nawaz Sharif for keeping his word. “We agreed to meet in Minsk at this hour on this day. Thanks to your ability to stand by your words, you and I are meeting in Minsk at this hour on this day,” said the Belarusian leader.

Alexander Lukashenko reminded that during the meeting in Islamabad the sides agreed that the visit would be saturated with economic events and would result in the creation of a solid legal base for the two countries. “It has happened. We intend to sign a score of documents as a result of the talks,” said the Belarusian head of state.

The President noted that the sides had worked hard to prepare the visit. Representatives of Belarusian business circles, ministers had visited Pakistan. Members of the Pakistan government and businessmen had visited Belarus for the sake of learning more about the country so that serious decisions at the top level could be made after that.

Alexander Lukashenko said: “Our respect for you in Belarus is limitless. You are the politician that can be an example for any politician in the world, including me. Your life is a fight to reach the goals you set for your team, your party, and your colleagues. Anyone can envy your political life. You are the recognized leader of the peoples of Pakistan and we welcome you in Belarus in a fitting manner.”