MINSK, 11 March (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko received credentials from ambassadors of nine countries on 11 March, BelTA has learned.
The Belarusian head of state received credentials from the diplomats from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Georgia, India, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
Belarus always welcomes those who are determined to work productively and see the country as an equal and promising partner, Aleksandr Lukashenko said. He reiterated his readiness for active and fruitful cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. In turn, Belarus will provide favorable and comfortable conditions for the implementation of proposals and ideas of foreign partners.
“I am confident that as heads of diplomatic missions you will make every effort to give considerable momentum to the relations between our countries. I wish you successful work. Welcome to Belarus!” the president said.
The Belarusian head of state received credentials from the diplomats from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Georgia, India, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
Belarus always welcomes those who are determined to work productively and see the country as an equal and promising partner, Aleksandr Lukashenko said. He reiterated his readiness for active and fruitful cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. In turn, Belarus will provide favorable and comfortable conditions for the implementation of proposals and ideas of foreign partners.
“I am confident that as heads of diplomatic missions you will make every effort to give considerable momentum to the relations between our countries. I wish you successful work. Welcome to Belarus!” the president said.
By tradition, Aleksandr Lukashenko spoke about cooperation with each of the countries represented by the ambassadors.
On Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belarus is open for contacts and multifaceted interaction with Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the president. “Despite artificial external barriers and the unstable international situation, we see opportunities to develop ties in areas of mutual interest. We have many positive examples of cooperation and joint projects, especially in mechanical engineering, agriculture, and healthcare,” he added.
Aleksandr Lukashenko is confident that regular bilateral contacts at diplomatic, business, regional and parliamentary levels will help identify new points of contact and launch new joint projects.
Belarus is open for contacts and multifaceted interaction with Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the president. “Despite artificial external barriers and the unstable international situation, we see opportunities to develop ties in areas of mutual interest. We have many positive examples of cooperation and joint projects, especially in mechanical engineering, agriculture, and healthcare,” he added.
Aleksandr Lukashenko is confident that regular bilateral contacts at diplomatic, business, regional and parliamentary levels will help identify new points of contact and launch new joint projects.
On Burkina Faso
This country is now going through an important period in its history, the president stressed. “Belarus is ready to lend a shoulder to our friends in industrializing various sectors of the economy and raising the level of efficiency. You can count on us. The same is true about such sectors as education, healthcare, high technology, as well as addressing challenges in defense and food security,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
He suggested working on the development of coordination mechanisms such as a joint intergovernmental commission and business cooperation council.
On Georgia
“We highly appreciate and support Georgia's steps to defend its statehood and sovereignty. This goes in sync with our approaches. You, in Georgia, should do everything in the interests of the Georgian people,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “The traditions of friendship and mutual respect of Belarusians and Georgians, common pages of history are a solid basis for resumption of full-fledged comprehensive cooperation between our countries. You know very well that our doors are always open for you.”
“We have absolutely no problems in relations with Georgia,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
On India
“India is not just our long-standing friend and partner. We seek to achieve a strategic level of relations with your country,” the head of state said.
With the support of New Delhi, in 2024 Minsk joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a full member and received a partner status at BRICS. “We are very grateful to the Indian leadership for this,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
This country is now going through an important period in its history, the president stressed. “Belarus is ready to lend a shoulder to our friends in industrializing various sectors of the economy and raising the level of efficiency. You can count on us. The same is true about such sectors as education, healthcare, high technology, as well as addressing challenges in defense and food security,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
He suggested working on the development of coordination mechanisms such as a joint intergovernmental commission and business cooperation council.
On Georgia
“We highly appreciate and support Georgia's steps to defend its statehood and sovereignty. This goes in sync with our approaches. You, in Georgia, should do everything in the interests of the Georgian people,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “The traditions of friendship and mutual respect of Belarusians and Georgians, common pages of history are a solid basis for resumption of full-fledged comprehensive cooperation between our countries. You know very well that our doors are always open for you.”
“We have absolutely no problems in relations with Georgia,” the Belarusian leader stressed.
On India
“India is not just our long-standing friend and partner. We seek to achieve a strategic level of relations with your country,” the head of state said.
With the support of New Delhi, in 2024 Minsk joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as a full member and received a partner status at BRICS. “We are very grateful to the Indian leadership for this,” said Aleksandr Lukashenko.
On Kenya
Belarus views Kenya as a stronghold in East Africa. “During the meeting with the president [of Kenya William Ruto] in December 2023, we agreed to intensify contacts in a number of areas. The key one is to ensure food security in Kenya. Belarus is ready for substantive work with the new government of your country,” the head of state said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko renewed his invitation to President William Ruto to visit Belarus at any time convenient for him.
On Laos
Belarus views Kenya as a stronghold in East Africa. “During the meeting with the president [of Kenya William Ruto] in December 2023, we agreed to intensify contacts in a number of areas. The key one is to ensure food security in Kenya. Belarus is ready for substantive work with the new government of your country,” the head of state said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko renewed his invitation to President William Ruto to visit Belarus at any time convenient for him.
On Laos
“Our interaction with Laos on the international arena has always been friendly and constructive. In the near future, we seek to implement the agreements reached during my meeting with the president [of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith] in Kazan last year. For this purpose a number of joint activities have been planned with our Lao partners,” the president said.
On Malaysia
The head of state called this country a promising partner in Southeast Asia. “Our countries have great untapped opportunities for cooperation in food security, industrial cooperation, information and communication technologies,” the Belarusian leader said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Malaysia a successful presidency in ASEAN in 2025.
On Malaysia
The head of state called this country a promising partner in Southeast Asia. “Our countries have great untapped opportunities for cooperation in food security, industrial cooperation, information and communication technologies,” the Belarusian leader said.
Aleksandr Lukashenko wished Malaysia a successful presidency in ASEAN in 2025.
On Myanmar
The Belarusian president sees great prospects for developing partnership with Myanmar. A few days ago, Aleksandr Lukashenko discussed the whole range of bilateral relations with Chairman of the State Administrative Council, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing during his official visit to Belarus.
On Pakistan
“We value Pakistan as a reliable partner in South Asia and in the Muslim world in general. My recent visit to Islamabad resulted in agreements on many promising areas. Belarus is ready to strictly fulfill all the commitments undertaken, closely coordinating its actions with Pakistan,” the head of state added.
The Belarusian president sees great prospects for developing partnership with Myanmar. A few days ago, Aleksandr Lukashenko discussed the whole range of bilateral relations with Chairman of the State Administrative Council, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing during his official visit to Belarus.
On Pakistan
“We value Pakistan as a reliable partner in South Asia and in the Muslim world in general. My recent visit to Islamabad resulted in agreements on many promising areas. Belarus is ready to strictly fulfill all the commitments undertaken, closely coordinating its actions with Pakistan,” the head of state added.
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