Belarus Ministerial Delegation Arrives in Islamabad Amid Heightened Security and Political Tensions
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi welcomed the 68-member delegation at the airport
A high-level Belarusian ministerial delegation has arrived in Islamabad amid heightened security and political tensions, ahead of President Alexander Lukashenko’s official visit scheduled for November 25-27.
Upon their arrival on Sunday evening, the delegation was warmly welcomed at the Nur Khan Airbase by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Additional Secretary for Europe Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan.
The delegation, led by Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, consists of 68 members, including eight ministers and 43 business representatives from various sectors such as energy, agriculture, and industry.
The delegation included Belarus’ Foreign Minister, Minister for Energy, Minister for Justice, Minister for Transport, Minister for Natural Resources, Minister for Emergency Situations, and Chairman of the Military Industry Committee.
On the eve of the visit of the President of Belarus, a Ministerial delegation led by Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov has arrived in Islamabad. It was welcomed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Addl Foreign Secretary Amb. Shafqat Ali Khan & Ambassador to Belarus, Sajjad Khan. pic.twitter.com/8dRplnpF21
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) November 24, 2024
The visit follows an agreement in principle between Pakistan and Belarus in September to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a trade roadmap for 2025-2027.
During his meeting with FM Ryzhenkov, Mohsin Naqvi described President Lukashenko’s visit as pivotal in reinforcing the bilateral ties between Pakistan and Belarus.
The Interior Minister emphasized Pakistan’s strong appreciation for its relationship with Belarus and its commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors, as reported by APP.
He pointed out that the visit would help advance collaboration between the two countries in areas such as industry, trade, and beyond.
According to an FO press release issued on Thursday, Lukashenko will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from November 25-27.
“President Lukashenko will hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discuss areas of bilateral cooperation and engagement,” the release read.
It added that “several agreements” and MoUs would also be signed during the visit.
