Belarus interested in cooperation with SCO, OIC
"Belarus is watching with interest the activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. We are interested in cooperation with the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation of which Tajikistan is a full member," Alexander Lukashenko said.
According to BelTA, with regard to Belarus' relations with various countries and regions, the Belarusian head of state noted that there are very positive trends in foreign relations with the countries of Asia and Africa. Relations with China have been raised to the level of strategic partnership. Cooperation with the countries of Latin America, where a strategic partner of Belarus is Venezuela, is also reaching the new level.
Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that a multi-pronged approach is a fundamental principle of Belarus' foreign policy. "Belarus is open to cooperation with any state or international organization. There is just one condition which is the observance of the principles of equality and noninterference with the domestic affairs," the Belarusian leader noted.
Alexander Lukashenko stressed that Tajikistan remains Belarus' important and reliable partner in Central Asia. The sides intend to implement a number of ambitious projects in industrial cooperation and agriculture. In particular, they include supplies of Belarusian agricultural equipment and passenger vehicles, and setting up joint assembling plants in Tajikistan. During the visit the sides agreed to start the production of Belarusian tractors and other equipment in the south of Tajikistan. Belarus is also ready to offer Tajikistan promising investment projects.
Apart from trade and industrial cooperation, Belarus and Tajikistan have a great potential in expanding relations in science, culture, education and other sectors.
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