MINSK, 11 April (BelTA) - Economy and trade remain key areas of cooperation between Belarus and Pakistan, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media following the talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Minsk on 11 April, BelTA has learned.
The head of state noted that the talks were held in a warm and trusting atmosphere. The leaders of the two countries discussed a wide range of matters and exchanged views on international and regional challenges.
"Belarus and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to deepening political dialogue, strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and expanding the legal framework. However, economy and trade remain key areas of cooperation," Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
During Aleksandr Lukashenko's official visit to Pakistan in November 2024, the parties agreed to focus their efforts on achieving practical economic outcomes from their cooperation. "I want to particularly highlight the commitment of Pakistan’s prime minister. He and his brother Nawaz promised that they would visit Belarus with a large delegation to discuss the prospects of our cooperation. And they kept their word. As I have mentioned, they came in spring, not in winter [initially, the visit was planned for February]. But we remember Shehbaz's promise to visit us in winter and experience what a real winter is like," the president remarked.
"I am happy to note that we have common views on our priorities. The first and foremost among them is strengthening food security. This includes the supply of agricultural machinery to Pakistan, the establishment of joint production of Belarusian tractors and related equipment, meeting the demand of the Pakistani market for high-quality baby food, powdered milk, and the export of seeds and veterinary medicines. We have the relevant expertise in all these areas and are ready to share this with our Pakistani friends. In turn, we would be happy to see more products from Pakistan in Belarus," the head of state concluded.
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