-align: justify;">ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting wherein the two sides reiterated the resolve to further strengthen bilateral trade and commerce ties as well as mutually beneficial cooperation.
-align: justify;">The prime minister, who warmly welcomed the Belarusian president at the PM House, said that Pakistan greatly valued its relationship with Belarus.
-align: justify;">He expressed the hope that President Lukashenko’s visit would help open up new avenues for bilateral cooperation and partnership.
-align: justify;">The meeting featured discussion on political relations, trade and investment, defence cooperation and regional issues.
-align: justify;">Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of Pakistan-Belarus ties in all spheres during the last decade.
-align: justify;">Prime Minister Shehbaz apprised the Belarusian president of his government’s economic revival policy aimed at export-oriented growth and attracting investment from friendly countries.
-align: justify;">President Lukashenko thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz for the warm reception and hospitality.