In a significant move to bolster diplomatic and economic ties, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng visited Minsk this past Saturday, where he met with Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin to reaffirm the robust relationship between the two nations.
During the discussions, Vice President Han emphasized that Belarus remains an all-weather comprehensive strategic partner for China. He noted that under the strategic guidance of the presidents of both countries, bilateral relations have maintained a high level of development, with cooperation across various sectors delivering tangible benefits to both peoples.
A central theme of the meeting was the commitment to implement common understandings reached by the two heads of state. Vice President Han highlighted China's readiness to strengthen strategic communication and carry forward a traditional friendship rooted in mutual benefit. Crucially, he stated that China would continue to support Belarus in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Looking toward economic growth, the Vice President called for the enhancement of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. Key focus areas include leveraging the Chinese-Belarusian Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation and steadily advancing flagship projects, most notably the China-Belarus Industrial Park, to cultivate new highlights of bilateral synergy.
On the global stage, Vice President Han expressed China's support for Belarus to play a more prominent role in international affairs. He suggested that by strengthening coordination within multilateral mechanisms, both nations can jointly practice true multilateralism and safeguard the common interests of the Global South, bringing greater stability to an increasingly turbulent world.
Prime Minister Turchin responded with high praise for China's momentum in pursuing high-quality development and its constructive role in upholding international fairness and justice. He reaffirmed that Belarus would remain a sincere friend and continue to firmly support China in safeguarding its core interests.
Turchin further expressed Belarus's willingness to align its national development strategy with that of China, focusing on practical cooperation in agriculture, science and technology, and subnational exchanges to enrich their comprehensive strategic partnership.
The visit also included a meeting with Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov. During this exchange, Vice President Han pointed to the strong economic complementarity between the two nations, suggesting that aligning development strategies will open new spaces for win-win cooperation. In response, Snopkov voiced admiration for China's modernization efforts, believing they contribute significantly to global peace and common prosperity.
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VP Han Zheng: China committed to deepening ties with Belarus
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