Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko on Monday, celebrating his re-election as the president of Belarus. Xi highlighted the close contact he has maintained with Lukashenko over recent years, noting their joint efforts in charting the course of China-Belarus relations.
\"Together, we have led the development of China-Belarus relations, elevating our bilateral ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership at an all-time high,\" Xi said in his message.
He emphasized that political mutual trust between the two nations has been continuously consolidated, with fruitful results from the Belt and Road cooperation and effective multilateral coordination. These achievements, Xi noted, are a testament to the strong foundation of the China-Belarus partnership.
Expressing his commitment to further strengthening relations, Xi stated, \"I attach great importance to the development of China-Belarus relations and am willing to work closely with President Lukashenko to continue our traditional friendship.\" He underscored the importance of deepening mutually beneficial cooperation to foster greater progress in bilateral ties and deliver more benefits to the people of both countries.
President Lukashenko's re-election marks a continued chapter in the collaboration between China and Belarus, with both leaders expressing optimism for the future of their partnership.
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Xi congratulates Lukashenko on reelection as Belarusian president
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