Lukashenko receives credentials from nine foreign ambassadors

The head of state received credential from ambassadors of the Republic of Ghana (on concurrent accreditation), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Korea, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (on concurrent accreditation), the United Mexican States (on concurrent accreditation), the Republic of Panama (on concurrent accreditation), the Republic of Tajikistan, the Kingdom of Thailand (on concurrent accreditation), the Republic of Ecuador (on concurrent accreditation).

Traditionally, the head of state briefly commented on the cooperation with each of the countries, represented by the diplomats.

Tajikistan

The president has emphasized that Belarus has long-standing friendly relations with Asian countries.

Welcoming the ambassador of Tajikistan, Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “We have strong ties with this country since the Soviet Union. Although more than one generation of Belarusians and Tajiks has changed, the ties of friendship and brotherhood have never been broken. Our long-standing friendly relations with President Emomali Sharipovich Rahmon, who did a lot to strengthen the Belarusian-Tajik partnership, contributed to it.”

The head of state wished the Ambassador of Tajikistan to have a successful diplomatic mission in Belarus.

Iran

The Republic of Belarus has special relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. "Minsk and Tehran have always deeply understood each other, being subjected to unfair, illegal sanctions," the head of state said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that Belarus views Iran as an important international player with a huge economic potential. "Today, our cooperation is entering a new stage," the president said.

Thailand

"We have always viewed the Kingdom of Thailand as one of the promising partners in Southeast Asia," the head of state said. "We are well aware that the current level of trade does not correspond to the potential."

"We see significant opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation in industry, agriculture and pharmaceuticals," the president added. In his opinion, the intensification of Belarusian-Thai ties could be facilitated by an exchange of visits at various levels.

Republic of Korea

The head of state highlighted Minsk-Seoul successful projects in trade and investment, science and technology, culture and sport.

"Today we are working on a number of projects, but this is not enough," the Belarusian president is convinced. "The situation in the world is not easy now. We need to make every effort to become closer."

Ghana

“Today we are rediscovering Africa. Without Africa there is no development in the world at all. Africa is the future,” the Belarusian head of state said. “We are interested in expanding partnerships with all countries of the continent and are ready to discuss any constructive proposals.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko praised interaction between Belarus and Ghana both through political dialogue and trade and economic cooperation.

“Belarus is ready to participate not only in agricultural projects but also in infrastructure, energy and educational projects your country is implementing,” the head of state said.

Mauritania

The Belarusian leader also expressed confidence that the time has come for more active contacts with Mauritania. “We have the competences and technologies to help your country increase its industrial potential, ensure food security, modernize transport infrastructure, and improve personnel qualifications,” the president said.

Mexico

Belarus maintains traditionally friendly relations with many Latin American countries, the president.

"Today, we are watching with great interest the growth of Mexico's influence in the region," the president said. "Our states have the manufacturing potential, well-developed industries and agriculture, the capabilities of which should be used as much as possible to increase trade, despite the fact that you have a very large and well-developed northern neighbor."

Panama

Providing there is mutual interest, we are ready to work out cooperation projects with the Republic of Panama in such areas as mechanical engineering, processing industry, chemistry and petrochemistry, transport, logistics, alternative energy," Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

Ecuador