Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko on Monday, acknowledging his reelection as the president of Belarus. The gesture underscores the strengthening ties between China and Belarus.
\"Over the recent years, I have maintained close contact with President Lukashenko,\" Xi stated. \"Together, we have charted the course for and led the development of China-Belarus relations, elevating our bilateral ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership at an all-time high.\"
Xi highlighted the continuous consolidation of political mutual trust between the two nations. He noted that cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative has yielded fruitful results, with effective multilateral coordination enhancing both countries' global influence.
Emphasizing the importance of the longstanding friendship between China and Belarus, Xi expressed his commitment to working closely with Lukashenko. \"I attach great importance to the development of China-Belarus relations,\" he said. \"I am willing to collaborate with President Lukashenko to deepen our mutually beneficial cooperation, fostering greater progress in our ties and delivering more benefits to our people.\"
Lukashenko's reelection marks a significant moment for Belarus amid a changing global landscape. The continued partnership between China and Belarus is poised to contribute to regional stability and economic development in Asia and beyond.
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Xi congratulates Lukashenko on reelection as Belarusian president
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