Lukashenko: China is Minsk's pillar

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that Beijing is the main support and reliable ally amid geopolitical changes. He noted the importance of further cooperation and setting global strategic goals in the areas of exports, supply volumes, and enhanced regional engagement. The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the five-year period in Belarus-China relations and prepared recommendations for a future joint document. Lukashenko set clear tasks for the government and specialists responsible for China policy, including the need to reform investment cooperation. Further details will be provided by political observer Ilona Krasutskaya.

Context

Since 2020, Belarus and China have been holding a Joint Economic and Military Forum, steadily expanding cooperation within the framework of the 'five-year plan'.