The high-level, ebullient delegation of Belarus arrived on Monday in Islamabad for a three-day visit. The diplomatic team comprises 68 members, including eight ministry officials and 43 prominent business personalities. According to the FO, “They underlined the importance of Pakistan-Belarus relations and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting mutually beneficial cooperation.” This delegation marks the beginning of significant diplomatic engagement between Pakistan and Belarus, aiming to enhance collaboration across various domains, including trade and defense. As members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Pakistan and Belarus are committed to promoting regional trade and connectivity.

Diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Belarus were established on February 3, 1994. The Embassy of the Republic of Belarus was opened in Islamabad in November 2014. Following a historic visit by the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, to Pakistan in May 2015, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif made a reciprocal visit........

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