ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT ONLINE/APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on
Tuesday said Pakistan regarded Belarus as an important country
of the region and was keen to further bilateral relations in
various sectors to the mutual benefit of both countries.
Talking to Chairman of the House of Representatives of
the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko, the
President also welcomed the desire of Belarus to join China-
Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and hoped that it
would quicken the pace of development in the region.
The President appreciated the efforts of political
leadership of Belarus to promote bilateral relations with
Pakistan and hoped that the anticipated visit of the Prime
Minister of Pakistan to Belarus in August this year would be
instrumental in furthering bilateral ties between the two
countries.
He said positive developments on economic and political
fronts between the two countries had provided solid basis to
bilateral cooperation, adding that regular exchange of high-
level visits and parliamentary delegations was reflective of
growing partnership between Pakistan and Belarus.
He underlined that there was a scope for mutual
cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceutical, manufacturing of
light machinery, oil and gas sectors between the two
countries.
President Mamnoon Hussain stated that Pakistan greatly
valued Belarusian support for its membership of Nuclear
Suppliers Group (NSG).
He noted that mutual collaboration between the two
countries at international level was of great significance and
expressed gratitude on support of Belarus to Pakistani
candidate for seat at Council of Administration of Universal
Postal Union (UPU).
The President underscored the need for expanding
cooperation between the two countries in the field of defence
and training.
He said establishment of Urdu Chair at Belarus
University and Belarusian Chair in Pakistan was a positive
development along with growing of bilateral relations in
educational and cultural fields.
The President felicitated on successful holding of
Parliamentary election in Belarus in 2016 and hoped that it
will further strengthen democracy in the country.
Vladimir Andreichenko said his country was desirous of
enhancing bilateral relations with Pakistan and called for
launching joint ventures in various sectors to the mutual
benefits of two countries.
He stated that there was a lot of scope for investment
in pharmaceutical sector of Belarus and invited Pakistani
pharmaceutical companies to take advantage of the
opportunities so that the former could benefit from its
expertise.
He apprised that presently 50 Pakistani students were
studying in Belarus and stressed the need for increasing
cooperation in the fields of education and culture between the
two countries to enhance people-to-people contacts.
He said both countries should work together for
increasing bilateral trade as envisaged by the leaders of two
countries.
He also conveyed best wishes from the President and
people of Belarus for the Government and people of Pakistan.
The President also extended best wishes for the
President, Government and the people of Belarus on behalf of
the people and Government of Pakistan.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman
Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan
Leghari and senior officials were also present.