In a significant gesture strengthening bilateral ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election as the President of Belarus on Monday.
President Xi noted the close contact he has maintained with President Lukashenko over recent years. Together, they have charted the course for and led the development of China-Belarus relations, elevating bilateral ties to an all-time high as an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.
Political mutual trust between China and Belarus has been continuously consolidated, Xi emphasized. Their cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative has yielded fruitful results, with effective multilateral coordination enhancing their collaborative efforts.
President Xi expressed his strong commitment to the development of China-Belarus relations. He stated his willingness to work closely with President Lukashenko to continue the traditional friendship between the two nations. Emphasizing the importance of deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, Xi aims to foster greater progress in China-Belarus ties and deliver more benefits to the people of both countries.
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Xi congratulates Lukashenko on reelection as Belarusian president
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