In an ambitious move to solidify their bilateral relations, China and Belarus have made a commitment to bolster their collaborative efforts across a broad spectrum of areas such as trade, security, energy, and finance. This advancement followed a meeting held in Minsk where Chinese Premier Li Qiang convened with Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko.
A joint communique disseminated on Friday, in the aftermath of the summit in the Belarusian capital, detailed plans for an augmented partnership. The two nations aim to fortify their industrial supply chain cooperation and concentrate efforts on advancing trade facilitation which could potentially reduce expenses for both countries.
Further ambitions were outlined, demonstrating Belarus’ interest in augmenting its engagements with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. This extensive urban region, including significant metropolises like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai, serves as a central hub for economic and technological development. The strategic interest in this area was highlighted in the statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The China Daily reported that Belarus ranked among the first cadre of nations to align with China’s expansive Belt and Road Initiative. During his visit, Premier Li remarked on the steadfast nature of China-Belarus relations, which have sustained vibrancy over 32 years despite a fluctuating international milieu.
Marking it as a significant and flourishing economic relationship, China stands as Belarus’ second-largest trade ally and occupies the position of its foremost trading partner within Asia. The vigorous trade between the two nations was evidenced by over $8.4 billion in bilateral transactions last year, according to figures released by the China Daily.
Premier Li’s arrival in Belarus on Thursday marked the conclusion of his initial official visit to Russia, setting the stage for his engagements in Belarus as Chinese premier. This series of visits underscores China’s continuing efforts to expand and enrich its diplomatic and economic ties across the Eurasian landscape, demonstrating a focused commitment to building robust and multifaceted international partnerships.
Source: Fresh News
