Islamabad, (Pakistan Point News – 5th October, 2016) : Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Islamabad last night on a three-day visit to discuss ways to promote bilateral relations in various sectors with the national leadership. Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif received the President of Belarus and his delegation at the Noor Khan Airbase. Special Assistant to PM on Foreign Affairs, Syed Tariq Fatemi and senior officials were also present.
The Belarusian President is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. He is accompanied by deputy prime minister and five ministers including ministers for foreign affairs, industry, agriculture, education, taxation and revenue besides other high-level officials. This is the third leadership level visit from Belarus and second by Alexander Lukashenko during last 16 months. Apart from official talks with Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the Belarusian President will hold meeting with President Mamnoon Hussain. A number of important agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were expected to be signed during the visit. Prime Minister Sharif and President Lukashenko will also inaugurate the Fourth Pakistan-Belarus business and Investment Forum on Wednesday.
