Lukashenko: Belarus will always be there for China in times of need
13:00, 22 September
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China can always count on Belarus in times of need, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the CPC on 22 September, BelTA has learned.
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“Dear Comrade Li Xi, there is no need for me to reiterate our policy toward the People’s Republic of China. I’ve spoken about it many times. Our position remains unchanged. You can always rely on us when China needs us most. You should know that here, in the heart of Europe, you have your most reliable and sincere friends,” the Belarusian leader emphasized.
Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that he views Li Xi’s visit as a continuation of the significant efforts to strengthen cooperation between Belarus and China, led by the two countries’ leaders. “Together with Xi Jinping, we have intensified our cooperation this year, especially considering that I’ve already visited the People’s Republic of China twice in 2025,” he noted.
The president also highlighted China’s new global governance initiative, proposed by President Xi Jinping at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin. “Unlike other major powers and their leaders, in recent years the People’s Republic of China, through President Xi Jinping, has put forward a number of highly constructive initiatives aimed at global balance and development. Most recently, at the SCO summit, Xi Jinping proposed a very timely and well-considered initiative on global governance,” the Belarusian leader said. “We are pleased to support this initiative, as it fully aligns with our policy. This global initiative is based on fairness and equality. This is an urgent initiative, that was why I was the first to endorse it at the SCO meeting.”
The president emphasized his familiarity with China’s political system and the decision-making process behind such initiatives. “I know that you and your colleagues were directly involved in shaping this initiative. You’ve taken a remarkable and timely step that was well received by everyone at the summit. As we used to say, this idea is increasingly capturing minds around the world,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
“I am ready to discuss with you, as one of China’s senior officials, any regional matters, as well as Belarus-Russia, Belarus-Ukraine, and Belarus-China relations in the broader context of international relations,” the president added.Aleksandr Lukashenko also asked Li Xi to convey his warmest regards to President Xi Jinping.
