Updated
Updated · CGTN · Jun 29
Xi Pledges Support for Belarus Sovereignty, Expands Belt and Road Cooperation With Lukashenko
Updated
Updated · CGTN · Jun 29

Xi Pledges Support for Belarus Sovereignty, Expands Belt and Road Cooperation With Lukashenko

3 articles · Updated · CGTN · Jun 29

Summary

  • Beijing hosted Xi Jinping and Alexander Lukashenko on Monday, where Xi backed Belarus's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and said China would keep aiding its development within its capacity.
  • Xi cast the relationship as being at its strongest point ever, citing high political trust, Belt and Road gains, progress on key projects and productive multilateral coordination.
  • China urged both sides to mobilize more resources for Belt and Road cooperation and deepen coordination in multilateral frameworks to act as a stabilizing force in a turbulent world.
  • Lukashenko said cooperation with China has supported Belarus's economic and social development, and pledged closer strategic communication and coordination on international and regional affairs.

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