Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on Monday. Exciting, right?
Strengthening China-Belarus Relations
During Lukashenko’s state visit to China earlier this year, Xi and Lukashenko had some important discussions. They reached a consensus on promoting the high-level development of China-Belarus relations. Since then, the two countries have been working on strengthening political mutual trust and international coordination.
Xi emphasized that China always views its relations with Belarus from a strategic and long-term perspective. China firmly supports Belarus in pursuing a development path that suits its national conditions. Moreover, China opposes any external interference in Belarus’ internal affairs. Xi is all about supporting Belarus!
Deepening Bilateral Relations
Xi expressed China’s willingness to continue strengthening strategic coordination with Belarus. He wants both countries to firmly support each other, promote practical cooperation, and deepen their bilateral relations. Xi even mentioned the Belt and Road Initiative, which has gained support from over 150 countries. He welcomes Belarus to actively participate and benefit from the development opportunities it offers.
Xi also highlighted the importance of implementing projects like the China-Belarus Industrial Park. He wants to see more results in industrial cooperation and further facilitate cross-border transport to boost trade and personnel exchanges between the two countries.
Expanding Cooperation in Various Fields
But wait, there’s more! Xi believes that China and Belarus should expand their cooperation beyond just economics. He wants to see collaboration in education, health, sports, and tourism. Xi also emphasized the importance of supporting exchanges and cooperation between the youth of both countries. It’s all about enhancing understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
Global Governance and Multilateral Cooperation
Xi recognizes that both China and Belarus play important roles in the reform and development of the global governance system. He expressed China’s willingness to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Belarus within multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Xi wants to promote the implementation of various global initiatives, including the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. He believes in building a community with a shared future for humanity. How cool is that?
Belarus’ Perspective
Lukashenko, on the other hand, praised China’s achievements under President Xi’s leadership. He acknowledged the great progress China has made in its development, with over 1.4 billion Chinese people living happy lives. Lukashenko believes that China’s growth contributes to peace and progress in the world. He genuinely hopes that China will continue to grow stronger.
Belarus is committed to developing friendly relations with China. Lukashenko expressed his willingness to maintain close high-level exchanges with China, support each other, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthen international and multilateral strategic coordination. Belarus is all in for a comprehensive strategic partnership with China.
Belarus also fully supports the initiatives proposed by President Xi. Lukashenko believes that these initiatives truly gather international consensus and cooperation. Belarus will actively participate in them. Way to go, Belarus!
Discussion on the Ukraine Crisis
Oh, and by the way, the two heads of state also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis. It’s always important to stay informed and discuss global issues.
So, that’s the scoop on the meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Alexander Lukashenko. Exciting times ahead for China-Belarus relations!
Photo: Информационное агентство БелТА, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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