ISTANBUL, 14 April (BelTA) – Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko took part in the summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul on 14 April, BelTA has learned.
The head of state made a speech during the summit. Meetings and negotiations with leaders of foreign countries also took place on the sidelines of the summit.
The summit is taking place under the motto “Unity and solidarity for justice and peace”.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is an international organization that comprises over 50 countries with the population of 1 billion people. Approaches and priorities of Belarus and the OIC in the international scene coincide a lot particularly in such areas as family values, religious tolerance, sustainable development, and human rights.
Belarus President, Emir of Qatar discuss economic cooperation development
The two leaders discussed various aspects of Belarus-Qatar cooperation, including the prospects of developing cooperation in the economy. Global issues in general were on the agenda as well.
Kazakhstan offers infrastructure for Belarus' trade with China
The Kazakhstan President drew attention to the good prospects of Belarus using Kazakhstan's transport infrastructure for the sake of advancing trade relations with China. A lot had been done recently for the sake of developing this sphere.
Belarus ready to help restore Afghanistan economy
Apart from that, the Belarus President said it is possible to advance cooperation with Afghanistan using the experience Belarus has accumulated by working with the countries Afghanistan borders on.
Belarus hopes to raise bilateral trade with Indonesia to $1bn
During his visit to Indonesia several years ago the sides concluded a number of agreements which are being implemented today. “I am convinced that we will manage to ramp up the trade turnover and, as we have planned, to exceed billion,” Alexander Lukashenko noted.
Belarus, Pakistan reach strategic level of partnership
“Last year was a special year for our countries. It will make history,” the Belarusian head of state remarked. Belarus and Pakistan have established strategic partnership within a year, he added.
Belarus president: No country can feel safe from the threat of terrorism
“At present no country in the West or the East can feel safe from this evil that feeds on disunity and mistrust between countries, nations, and cultures,” stressed the Belarusian leader.
Lukashenko: Belarus consciously chooses stronger ties with the Muslim world
“The interest in the enhancement of the ties with the Islamic world is an absolutely conscious choice of Belarus. By implementing the multi-vector policy and being open to the external world, by not willing to be constrained in the narrow bounds of Eurocentrism at the end of 1990s we became the only full-fledged member of the Non-Aligned Movement among all European countries at that moment in time,” the President said.
Lukashenko: Critical mass of minor conflicts can result in a global showdown one day
“The decreasing ‘immunity' against the use of force is particularly alarming. The accumulating critical mass of minor conflicts can result in a global showdown one day,” believes the Belarusian leader.
Lukashenko: The Islamic world can be one of the pillars of stability and security
“It is obvious that the formation of the truly multi-polar world is impossible without Muslims. The contours of this multi-polar world are shaping today. Alongside with other important geopolitical players, the Islamic world can become one of the pillars of stability and security, the driving force of progressive and sustainable development on the planet,” the head of state said.
Cooperation opportunities from Belarus' observer status in Organization of Islamic Cooperation
"Granting the OIC observer status to Belarus would be the next logical step that would bring about new opportunities for advancing mutually beneficial cooperation,” stated Alexander Lukashenko.
Makei: Foreign countries would like to see Belarus as a reliable friend and partner
On the sidelines of the summit the Belarusian delegation had had over a dozen meetings with leaders of Turkey, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Qatar, Indonesia, and other countries. Matters concerning the development of trade and economic cooperation were discussed.
