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Khrenin: Belarus-China relations are built on friendship, mutual respect

MINSK, 16 August (BelTA) – Relations between Belarus and China are built on friendship and mutual respect, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said as he met with Chinese State Councilor, member of the CPC Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu in Minsk on 16 August, BelTA has learned.

"China is a friendly state to Belarus the authority of whose has been growing in the international arena. Over the 31 years of diplomatic relations, our countries have reached an unprecedentedly high level of cooperation. We have achieved an all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership based on traditional friendship and mutual respect. Friendly relations between the leaders of our countries Aleksandr Lukashenko and Xi Jinping, the similarity of positions on issues on the international agenda are the basis for the development of cooperation in all areas of activity," Viktor Khrenin said.

In the context of a changing yet tense situation in the world, the relations between Belarus and China can become an example for many countries, Viktor Khrenin noted. "Despite the external factors, the all-weather nature of relations enables us to move towards a community of shared interests and shared destiny," Viktor Khrenin emphasized.

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