After President Masoud Pezeshkian was welcomed by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at the Presidential Palace, the two leaders started negotiations.
During a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to visit Belarus, stating: “We will discuss and reach understandings on issues of mutual interest and ways to accelerate the use of shared capacities.”
He noted that Iran and Belarus, in addition to their friendly ties, share similar views on many regional and international issues and have maintained constructive cooperation in global forums. Pezeshkian added: “The Eurasian Union, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS provide frameworks and platforms to facilitate and expand constructive interaction between the two countries.”
Highlighting the broad common ground between the two nations, the president described it as an opportunity to fully implement existing agreements and strengthen cooperation at both regional and international levels. He also said: “Today, the U.S. and certain European countries are attempting to expand unilateralism and impose their views on others. Such an approach is unacceptable to both of us.”
Pezeshkian stressed that Western nations, led by the United States, are trying to dictate their path to others, but emphasized: “Iran and Belarus have proven that they lack nothing compared to countries seeking dominance through sanctions, and they can overcome such challenges through serious cooperation.”
Belarusian President, while warmly welcoming Dr. Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation, said: “Belarus has always been a friendly and reliable partner for Iran.”
Lukashenko added, “You have come to a friendly country. We assure you that through the spirit of friendship and interaction prevailing over our relations, we can expand cooperation and resolve any challenges that may arise in the future.”
He also recalled his pleasant memories of visiting Tehran — particularly his meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution — and asked Dr. Pezeshkian to convey his best regards to the Leader. Lukashenko stressed: “I believe no path of our development is closed. We can engage in dialogue on issues of mutual interest and elevate our relations to the highest levels.”
Iran, Belarus sign 12 cooperation documents
Iran and Belarus signed 12 cooperation documents in various fields during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Belarus.
High-ranking officials of Iran and Belarus signed 12 cooperation documents in the fields of politics, international law, tourism, art, media, health, pharmaceuticals, industry, environment, free, industrial and special economic zones, and investment.
The presidents of Iran and Belarus also signed a joint statement at this ceremony.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived at the Palace of Independence for talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
In a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Wednesday, President Pezeshkian criticized the unilateralism promoted by the United States and certain European states, saying that this approach is intolerable for both nations.
Iran attaches great importance to Belarus ties: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that his country attaches great importance to the development of its relations with Belarus.
President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting of high-ranking delegations of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Belarus in Minsk on Wednesday where he also expressed his appreciation for the clear and firm stances of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in condemning the aggression by the Zionist regime and the United States on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its peaceful nuclear facilities.
“The Zionist regime and the United States in clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, invaded the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran; the attacks occurred in the midst of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States on the nuclear issue. The Islamic Republic of Iran has never initiated war or aggression, but in the event of any aggression by the enemies, it will give a decisive and deterrent response,” said the president.
He later said that Tehran attaches great importance to the development of its relations with Belarus, stressing that “I will personally follow up on the agreements between the two countries. The current volume of trade exchanges is insignificant compared to the existing potential and that must be improved. The relations between the two nations must be deeper and be based on a more sustainable foundation.”
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko officially welcomed his Iranian counterpart earlier on Wednesday. In a post on social media while visiting Belarus, as the second leg of his trip after the trip to Armenia, the Iranian president described his visit as marking a turning point in Tehran-Minsk ties, which will yield remarkable achievements.
He also said in his post that his country attaches great importance to the development of its relations with Belarus, adding that “The existing roadmap between Iran and Belarus will soon become a comprehensive strategic partnership document.”
President: Visit to Belarus is beginning of a long journey of two countries
Stating that the trip to Larousse is the beginning of a long journey between the two countries, President Masoud Pezeshkian said: “I believe that, given the determination and will of the authorities of the two countries, we can prepare and implement a comprehensive plan regarding major and long-term development goals between Iran and Belarus.”
During discussions with Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalia Ivanovna Kochanova, and Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko in Minsk on Wednesday, the President highlighted the comprehensive roadmap for cooperation between the two countries for the years 2023 to 2026.
He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fully implement this roadmap and achieve its objectives, expressing hope that the experiences gained would contribute to the development of a long-term strategic cooperation framework between the two countries.
Pezeshkian also said that with the determination present among the officials of both countries, the two sides can create a realistic program for major developmental goals between Iran and Belarus.
He also reiterated Iran’s serious commitment to pursuing agreements and collaborations in regional and international organizations such as the Eurasian Economic Union, BRICS, and Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Addressing geopolitical tensions, Pezeshkian asserted that the Islamic Republic has never initiated an attack against any country and condemned the Israeli regime’s aggression against Iran.
He also criticized the attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities and highlighted the humanitarian crisis faced by the Palestinian people, noting that more than 60,000 innocent lives have been lost in recent years due to violence and blockades.
Kochanova, for her part, expressed solidarity with Iran, condemning the Israeli regime’s aggression and emphasizing that such attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities are contrary to international laws.
She commended Iran’s resilience against external pressures and reiterated Belarus’s support for the rights of the Palestinian people and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
She also underscored the growing parliamentary cooperation between Iran and Belarus, and expressed satisfaction with the ongoing developments in bilateral relations.
Sergeyenko described Belarus as a reliable friend and partner of Iran, stating that he believes this visit marks a turning point in bilateral relations.
He pledged to work towards enhancing cooperation and developing the comprehensive roadmap for long-term collaboration between the two nations.
