Belarus-Pakistan relations are an example of long-term partnership - Ipatov

Belarus-Pakistan relations are an example of a long-term partnership built on mutual trust, respect and common strategic interests. This was stated by Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vadim Ipatov during a meeting with the parliamentary delegation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan headed by Chairman of the Senate of Parliament Said Yusuf Raza Gilani, which was held today, September 25, in the Government House, the correspondent of sb.by reports.

- You know about the warm attitude of President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to Pakistan. Evidence of this is the exchange of visits held at the highest level, as well as meetings at multilateral summits. So, in September of this year in Bishkek on the sidelines of the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held a regular meeting between Alexander Lukashenko and Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif. During the negotiations, a number of important agreements were reached.

The Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives expressed confidence that their implementation will contribute to the further development of comprehensive cooperation between the two countries. He also drew attention to the fact that parliaments of countries make an important contribution to the development of bilateral partnership, as additional mechanisms for coordinating positions, promoting joint initiatives, and promoting mutually beneficial interests are being created.

- In August 2024, President of the National Assembly of Pakistan Sardar Ayaz Sadiq visited Belarus. This visit served as a foundation for the preparation of the next major high-level contacts, including the official talks in Islamabad, and was an important stage in the reset of bilateral relations. We agreed to substantively update the trade and economic agenda. Specific steps were outlined to intensify the work of the joint Belarusian-Pakistani commission on trade and economic cooperation. Deputies of the House of Representatives actively participate in its meetings on a regular basis and assist in the implementation of the roadmap for the development of comprehensive cooperation between Belarus and Pakistan for 2025-2027.

Vadim Ipatov also stressed that the Belarusian side expresses full support for the initiative of Pakistan to hold the Inter-Parliamentary Conference of Speakers of Parliaments. Belarus took part in this significant event both in Islamabad and Phnom Penh.

- The practice of this format convincingly proves that the initiative put forward by our Pakistani colleagues serves as a reliable foundation for strengthening multilateral inter-parliamentary contacts and makes a significant contribution to the formation of a balanced system of international relations based on the principles of mutual respect, equality and constructive dialogue. I am confident that the agreements reached during the IX meeting of the joint Belarusian-Pakistani Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, which took place in August 2026 in Islamabad, will contribute to the development of industry, trade, agriculture, transport, logistics, finance, healthcare and IT.

- We take our relations with Belarus very seriously and carefully. Cooperation between us is marked by high-level meetings. Pakistan cooperates with Belarus on the sidelines of international organizations – the UN, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the SCO, the Asian Parliamentary Assembly. We will continue to cooperate and support each other, he said.