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MINSK, 4 June (BelTA) – Belarus' Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin has met with Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif during the official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, BelTA learned from the Defense Ministry of Belarus.
Viktor Khrenin and Khawaja Muhammad Asif reviewed the state and prospects of bilateral cooperation in the defense sector, interaction between Belarusian automotive industry enterprises and companies from Pakistan, and the launch of flights between the two countries. Top on the agenda was also cooperation in personnel training and education.
Viktor Khrenin noted that the friendship between the leaders of Belarus and Pakistan instills confidence in the bright future of bilateral relations and allows setting the most ambitious goals. “In April 2025, the prime minister of Pakistan paid an official visit to Belarus. The conclusion of a cooperation agreement was a landmark event for the Defense Ministry of Belarus and the Defense Ministry of Pakistan. Pakistan and Belarus cooperate in politics and economy, and promote contacts between ordinary people, for which distance is not a barrier. The two countries are able and willing to significantly deepen and expand bilateral cooperation in the military field and we will be able to see the results in the near future,” the Belarusian defense minister noted.
According to the defense minister of Pakistan, the two countries have similar goals and interests on the international arena. “We are trying to achieve economic prosperity. We, like you, want our people to live in peace. For many years, we have been playing a major role in peacekeeping efforts and are ready to cooperate on this front. And if Pakistan takes part in some missions, we are always ready to share our experience with you. There are many areas where cooperation potential is still untapped. This includes economy, agriculture and mechanical engineering,” Khawaja Muhammad Asif remarked.
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