MINSK: Pakistan and Belarus have inked a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding to strengthen their multifaceted ties particularly in areas of trade, commerce, education and culture.
The agreements were signed at the Presidential Palace in Minsk following a round of delegation level talks and an exclusive meeting of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with President Alexander Lukashenko.
The two leaders witnessed the signing ceremony.
Meanwhile, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has lauded Pakistan’s role and efforts in bringing peace and stability to the world by countering terrorism and offered his country’s full support in this fight.
Addressing a joint press conference along with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at the conclusion of their talks, President Lukashenko said his country is ready to jointly fight with Pakistan against extremism, terrorism, illegal trafficking of people, drugs and weapons.
He lauded Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his ability to take quick decisions and said a lot of work had been put in to ensure the success of this visit.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif termed the talks productive and said the two sides discussed relations in all spheres.
He said the focus of the talks was on trade, industry, agriculture, investment, culture and education.
He said both countries have agreed to work together for the shared objective of peace and prosperity in the region and beyond.
Prime Minister said Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Belarus, which have been on an upward trajectory since last year.
