Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, on the sidelines of the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) Meeting in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyz Republic.
The two sides reviewed Pakistan-Belarus bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation across diverse sectors.
They also looked forward to the 9th Session of the Pakistan-Belarus Joint Ministerial Commission, to be hosted by Pakistan next month, as well as to continued high-level exchanges.
The two leaders discussed ways to expand economic and trade cooperation, deepen collaboration in defence, agriculture, technology, and workforce exchange, and reaffirmed their commitment to the Roadmap for Comprehensive Cooperation (2025–2027).
The two Ministers also exchanged views on regional developments and issues of mutual interest.
Foreign Minister Ryzhenkov appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in facilitating dialogue during the U.S.-Iran situation and commended Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote regional peace and security.
