ISLAMABAD, 26 November (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan have adopted a joint statement following the meeting in Pakistan. The ceremony of signing the document took place following the talks in Islamabad on 26 November, BelTA has learned.
According to the joint statement, the two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirmed mutual commitment to deepening friendly ties between the two countries in political, trade and economic, cultural, social and other areas.
“Pakistan and Belarus are marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. The parties recognized that their relations had developed into a strong, wide-ranging and comprehensive partnership of growing importance,” the document said. “During the meeting the two leaders emphasized the importance of promoting political dialogue and strengthening inter-parliamentary relations.”
Attention was also focused on expanding trade and economic cooperation, implementation of a joint approach to regional economic integration and connectivity, and improvement of the legal framework to facilitate bilateral cooperation.
“Recognizing the advanced agricultural production capabilities of Belarus and the needs of Pakistan's agriculture-based economy, the parties agreed to promote joint ventures in the agricultural and industrial sectors, including for the production of high-tech and large-size agricultural machinery,” the statement said.
The parties agreed to cooperate in automotive sales, production and service, including through partnerships between private and public organizations in the two countries. The initiative is aimed at capitalizing on the strengths of both countries in automotive production and technology and stimulating industrial growth.
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Shehbaz Sharif also discussed important regional and international issues. Pakistan representatives briefed Belarus on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The parties emphasized the need to settle all international disputes by peaceful means and in accordance with the UN Charter and UN Security Council resolutions.
After the ceremony, Aleksandr Lukashenko handed a certificate for two tractors BELARUS-1025.3 to Shehbaz Sharif. They will be donated to the Pakistani company Heavy Industries Taxila.
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