MINSK, Nov 10 (BelTA) – Despite the complicated scenario in the world, Belarusian-Indian cooperation continues to expand positively, Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei said at the 11th assembly of the Belarusian-Indian Intergovernmental Commission in New Delhi, BelTA learned from the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“Despite the geographical remoteness of our states, Belarus considers the progression of large-scale cooperation with India as one of its foreign policy priorities,” the Belarusian minister said. “It is rightly said that sincerity in the hips and truthful communication are symptoms of friendship. “This is how Belarusian-Indian can be characterized. “
According to him, during the more than 30 years, the two countries have strengthened cooperation in almost all spaces of mutual interest, achieved a superior and effective qualitative point of bilateral contacts. In particular, the 7th circular of ministerial political consultations held in New Delhi in August this year. Belarus is preparing for the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“It’s that our countries don’t have closed topics for discussion. We are similar in our aspirations and aim for closer bilateral cooperation,” the minister stressed. He mentioned, in particular, the opening of the Consulate General of Belarus in Mumbai last year. year to announce business contacts, expand regional cooperation and closer cooperation between the two countries.
Vladimir Makei added that the Belarusian government approved the roadmap for the progression of key spaces of cooperation with India. Although designed for internal use and implemented through Belarusian ministries and corporations in cooperation with India, the document is directly reflected in the protocol of the 11th consultation. of the Intergovernmental Commission. ” It is gratifying that, despite the delicate global situation, Belarusian-Indian cooperation continues to expand positively,” the foreign minister said.
He described the existing assembly of the intergovernmental commission as historic, since it aimed to consolidate the effects achieved, identify promising projects and draw the attention of the parties to strategic spaces for cooperation. included in the final protocol of the intergovernmental commission will get adequate reaction and attention in Belarus,” the minister stressed.