Pakistan and Belarus Strengthen Ties: Key Agreements and Opportunities
1. Employment Opportunities for Pakistani Youth
- Belarus has offered 150,000 jobs for skilled Pakistani workers to support its nation-building efforts.
- PM Shehbaz Sharif called this a “gift” for Pakistan, ensuring workers meet international certification standards.
2. High-Level Diplomatic Engagement
- PM Shehbaz visited Belarus at the invitation of President Aleksandr Lukashenko, accompanied by a delegation including:
- Deputy PM & Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
- Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz
- Information Minister Attaullah Tarar
- Both leaders emphasized deepening ties in trade, agriculture, industry, and technology.
3. Focus on Agricultural & Industrial Collaboration
- Pakistan seeks Belarus’s expertise in modern farming techniques to boost per-acre yield.
- Potential joint ventures in mining, given Pakistan’s trillion-dollar mineral deposits.
- Belarus to share knowledge in heavy machinery and defense equipment manufacturing.
4. Key Agreements Signed
- Defense & Security:
- Military-technical cooperation roadmap (2025-2027) between defense ministries.
- Agreement between interior ministries on law enforcement collaboration.
- Trade & Economy:
- Three-year roadmap (2025-27) for comprehensive cooperation.
- MoUs on business support, trade development, and postal services.
- Environmental & Labor Cooperation:
- Agreements on environmental protection and readmission of citizens.
5. Strengthening Bilateral Relations
- Follow-up to Lukashenko’s 2015-16 visit to Pakistan and recent high-level meetings.
- Both nations aim for a long-term strategic partnership with mutual economic benefits.
The visit marks a significant step in Pakistan-Belarus relations, opening doors for employment, trade, and technological exchange. With defense, agriculture, and mining as key focus areas, the agreements could boost Pakistan’s economy while supporting Belarus’s development needs. The 150,000 job offer is a major win for Pakistan’s skilled workforce, pending proper implementation.
