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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, October 1 (Xinhua) — In recent years, China-Belarus relations, an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership, have continued to develop at a high level, becoming a model for a new type of international relations. Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan spoke about this in an interview with BelTA on the eve of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The ambassador emphasized that the diplomacy of the two heads of state sets the strategic course. According to him, the leaders of China and Belarus maintain a deep friendship and close communication, providing strategic guidance and a solid guarantee for the development of Chinese-Belarusian relations.
"Since the beginning of this year, two fruitful meetings have taken place between our leaders, during which new contours for the further development of bilateral ties were outlined. All agencies and institutions at all levels of both sides are maintaining effective interaction and coordination, consistently implementing the plans outlined by the leaders of both countries," noted Zhang Wenchuan.
He noted that the strategic cooperation between the two countries is becoming even closer. The two sides continue to provide firm support to each other on issues related to each other's fundamental interests and key concerns.
"China consistently supports Belarus's sovereignty and independence and its chosen development path. Belarus steadfastly adheres to the one-China principle and opposes any form of 'Taiwan independence.' The two sides cooperate effectively in multilateral forums such as the UN, SCO, and BRICS, striving to uphold multilateralism and international justice and resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics," the diplomat stated.
Furthermore, Zhang Wenchuan continued, trade and economic cooperation is steadily advancing. China firmly maintains its position as Belarus's second-largest trading partner. From January to August of this year, bilateral trade exceeded $5.48 billion, an increase of 4.4 percent year-on-year.
"The 6th meeting of the China-Belarus Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee was successfully concluded, during which the parties agreed to establish a new subcommittee on industrial cooperation. Joint promotion of the Belt and Road Initiative has intensified, and the number of resident companies in the China-Belarus Great Stone Industrial Park has reached 159. The Belarusian National Football Stadium project, implemented with Chinese support, has been successfully completed, becoming a symbol of the two countries' friendship," the ambassador said.
He also noted that exchanges between the two countries in the scientific, educational and humanitarian spheres are demonstrating impressive results.
Speaking about prospects, Zhang Wenchuan emphasized that the potential for cooperation in various fields remains enormous, for example, in trade in machinery, equipment, agricultural products, and food. "We also intend to deepen cooperation in implementing scientific and technological projects, including in areas such as artificial intelligence, new materials, biotechnology, and modern agriculture," he added.
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