Minsk: Pakistan and Belarus have agreed on enhancing collaboration across key sectors. The decision was taken at the 8th Session of the Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation held in Minsk, Belarus.
According to Radio Pakistan, the meeting was co-chaired by Belarusian Minister for Energy, Aleksey Kushnarenko, and Pakistan’s Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan. During the meeting, discussions were held to further strengthen the economic, commercial, and technical ties between the two countries.
The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation on labor migration issues, focusing on labor mobility and protecting workers’ rights. They committed to finalizing Memorandums of Understanding to establish a framework for cooperation and to create opportunities for skilled workforce exchange.
Satisfaction was expressed over ongoing projects, including joint assembly plants for energy-efficient tractors and electric buses. The countries also agreed to expand industrial cooperation in agricultural machinery, transportation, and industrial equipment. They pledged to collaborate on healthcare, pharmaceuticals, seed production, livestock, veterinary medicine, and fisheries to boost food security and trade.
Additionally, Pakistan and Belarus agreed to renew the cooperation agreement between the National State Television and Radio Company of Belarus and Pakistan Television Corporation, promoting exchanges in media and journalism. The two countries also decided to promote tourism by exchanging information on tourism products and inviting representatives to exhibitions and forums.
The meeting witnessed participation from senior officials and diplomats of both countries, who engaged in detailed deliberations on key areas of bilateral cooperation.