Ministry of Economy: development cooperation is a key element of strategic partnership with China

Development cooperation is a key element of the Belarusian-Chinese strategic partnership. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Economy of Belarus Alesya Abramenko during a working meeting with the head of the First Department for Regional Affairs of the State Agency for International Development and Cooperation (CIDCA) Li Min, the press service of the Ministry of Economy reported.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral development cooperation, as well as the implementation of joint projects. Alesya Abramenko stressed that Belarus and China are bound by all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, and development cooperation is one of the key areas of cooperation.

During the meeting, special attention was paid to the preparation and implementation of promising projects in the field of technical and economic assistance. The parties also confirmed their intention to promote the Global Development Initiative and accelerate the implementation of projects aimed at the socio-economic development of Belarus and improving the living standards of the population, the ministry said.

The Chinese side reaffirmed its commitment to further deepening cooperation with Belarus and its readiness to jointly implement the important agreements reached by the heads of state, with a focus on the eight main areas under the Global Development Initiative.

The parties agreed to maintain a regular dialogue and continue joint work on the preparation and implementation of specific projects aimed at further strengthening the Belarusian-Chinese development cooperation.

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