ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani met Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk. Gilani shared greetings from Pakistan’s people and Parliament and thanked the president for welcoming the Pakistani delegation.
Gilani said Pakistan values its long friendship with Belarus and wants to expand cooperation in areas such as trade, education, technology, agriculture, culture, and relations between people.
He encouraged businesses in both countries to work together through investment events and the Belarus-Pakistan Business Council. He also highlighted opportunities for joint projects, manufacturing, technology sharing, and research.
The two sides discussed cooperation in agriculture and food security. This could include Pakistani exports of rice, fruits, and vegetables, as well as work together on seeds, livestock, fisheries, and farming technology. Gilani welcomed Belarus’s positive response to Pakistan’s proposal for a shared agricultural machinery testing center.
They also discussed education, science, information technology, engineering, and job training. Gilani called for more partnerships between universities and research organizations.
He said closer ties between the two countries’ parliaments could build trust and understanding. He encouraged regular visits and cooperation between parliamentary committees.
Gilani also called for continued cooperation at international groups, including the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. He said stronger political, business, and people-to-people ties would help deepen the friendship between Pakistan and Belarus.
Reported By: Staff Reporter I Islamabad
