Islamabad: In a significant meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pakistan’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Ahad Cheema, and Belarusian Minister for Energy Aleksei Kushnarenko discussed initiatives to strengthen economic ties and enhance collaboration between the two nations.

According to Press Information Department, Minister Cheema warmly welcomed Minister Kushnarenko, who was in Islamabad to participate in the 7th Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). During the meeting, Minister Cheema expressed Pakistan’s commitment to implementing the decisions made during the JMC session and highlighted the potential benefits of Belarusian agricultural technology for Pakistan’s agriculture-dependent economy. The Belarusian delegation assured full support in this sector and also offered electric buses to Pakistan, aligning with the country’s goals for sustainable transport solutions.

Both ministers commended the recent signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) related to the textile industry, marking a pivotal step in fostering bilateral cooperation. Furthermore, Minister Cheema extended an invitation to Belarusian investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), assuring them of a secure investment environment.

Looking ahead, the upcoming visits of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and President Zardari to Belarus were noted as opportunities that would further enhance economic cooperation between the two nations. This meeting underscores the growing partnership between Pakistan and Belarus, with a shared commitment to mutual development and prosperity.