Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on Wednesday. Once again congratulating Lukashenko on his re-election as president of Belarus, Xi Jinping noted that China and Belarus are true friends and good partners who have always treated each other with sincerity and trust.
Xi Jinping noted that the traditional friendship between the two countries is growing stronger day by day, political mutual trust remains unshakable, and cooperation in all areas is advancing comprehensively. China has always viewed and developed China-Belarus relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective, he added.
Xi Jinping said that China is ready to work together with Belarus to promote the sustainable development of bilateral ties and mutually beneficial cooperation.
The Chinese President stressed that the two sides should strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral formats such as the United Nations (UN) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), jointly oppose despotism, hegemony and bullying, and uphold international fairness and justice.
A. Lukashenko, in turn, noted that he was visiting China for the 15th time, adding that during each of these visits he felt a sense of deep friendship on the part of China.
Thanking China for the enormous support and assistance it has provided to Belarus over a long period of time, A. Lukashenko stated that Belarus has a high degree of trust in China and will actively develop cooperation with it.
China resolutely defends multilateralism and opposes unilateralism, sanctions and pressure in international affairs, setting an example for the whole world, the President of Belarus noted. He expressed deep admiration and readiness to make joint efforts with China to protect international impartiality and justice. -0-