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Xi congratulates Lukashenko on re-election as Belarusian president

Presidential elections were held in Belarus on January 26. Alexandr Lukashenko, who has held office since 1994, was re-elected to serve a further five-year term. With a turnout of 82%, Lukashenko received 87.48% of votes cast.

Chinese President Xi Jinping was among the first foreign leaders to congratulate his Belarussian counterpart.

Noting that he has maintained close contact with Lukashenko in recent years, Xi said they have jointly chartered the course for and led the development of China-Belarus relations and pushed bilateral ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership of all time high.

“I attach great importance to the development of China-Belarus relations. I am ready to join efforts with you to continue the traditional friendship between China and Belarus, deepen bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the progressive development of the Chinese-Belarusian relations for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries,” the Chinese president emphasised.

Xi Jinping wished good health and success in his work to Aleksandr Lukashenko, prosperity and strength to friendly Belarus, and happiness and well-being to the Belarusian people.

The Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA) has also been reporting numerous congratulatory messages from other foreign leaders.

Russian President Putin wrote: “Your convincing victory in the election clearly demonstrates your high political authority and the unconditional support of the people for the state course of Belarus…  You are always a welcome and dear guest in Russia. As we agreed, we will soon meet in Moscow.”

Vietnamese President Luong Cuong said: “Vietnam always follows and observes with satisfaction the accomplishments secured by the Belarusian nation under your leadership in terms of social and economic development and the enhancement of the international positions of the country. Vietnam attaches great importance to strengthening and developing the traditional friendship with Belarus.”

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo jointly wrote: ““We are happy about and proud of our close, fraternal and revolutionary relations. We have common aspirations, goals and commitment to achieve peace, well-being and prosperity. We congratulate you on this historic triumph. Your courageous people have elected you to continue to lead the struggle for a new, multipolar world based on the principles of justice, brotherhood and respect.”

Serbian President Vucic said: “I would like to express my gratitude for the principled position and unwavering support of the Republic of Belarus and you personally on the issue of territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Serbia.”

The day after receiving congratulations from Xi Jinping, the Belarus leader wrote to congratulate his Chinese counterpart on the occasion of the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year):

“The past year was marked by significant accomplishments on the part of the People’s Republic of China, which remains a reference point and an example to follow,” the congratulatory message reads. “As a result of the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China we witnessed further development of China’s responsible foreign policy, which reflects the country’s role in the world and is consonant with modern challenges… Our country has been, is, and will be a reliable partner of the People’s Republic of China in the course of achieving all the set goals. There is no doubt that in 2025 we will continue progressively and systemically bolstering the all-weather and all-round strategic partnership while our friendship will be a reference point for the entire world.”

On January 26, Lukashenko spoke with Chinese journalists after casting his vote.

Asked how important it is in the current historic period to celebrate the Great Victory and to defend the truth about the outcomes of World War II, he noted that about 30 million people in the USSR died during the war. China lost approximately the same number of people in the fight against Japanese militarism. “You celebrate this [your victory]. Xi Jinping, my good friend and comrade, has invited many world leaders to attend these celebrations that will be held in May after the SCO [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation] meeting. We are very likely to attend these celebrations,” the president said.

“I think that if we have a traditional parade this year, our Chinese friends and comrades will take part in it… You will be regarded as our best friends and helpers. We will celebrate it together.”

The following articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency and the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA).

Xi congratulates Lukashenko on reelection as Belarusian president

BEIJING, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko on his reelection as the president of Belarus.

Noting that he has maintained close contact with Lukashenko in recent years, Xi said they have jointly chartered the course for and led the development of China-Belarus relations, and pushed bilateral ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership of all time high.

Political mutual trust between the two sides has been continuously consolidated, Belt and Road cooperation has yielded fruitful results, and multilateral coordination has been effective, Xi said.

Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Belarus relations, and would like to work with Lukashenko to continue the traditional friendship between the two countries, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, so as to push for a greater development of China-Belarus relations and bring more benefits to the two peoples.


Xi Jinping congratulates Lukashenko on election win

MINSK, 27 January (BelTA) — President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping has congratulated Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on his election victory, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

“I was happy to learn about your re-election as president of the Republic of Belarus. On behalf of the Government of China and the Chinese people, I extend my sincere congratulations to you,” the congratulatory message reads. “In recent years, we have maintained close contacts, jointly outlined guidelines for the development of China-Belarus relations. As a result, our bilateral relations have reached the highest level of all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership in history,” the message reads.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Belarus have continuously strengthened political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in joint construction within the Belt and Road Initiative, and effectively developed multilateral cooperation.

“I attach great importance to the development of China-Belarus relations. I am ready to join efforts with you to continue the traditional friendship between China and Belarus, deepen bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the progressive development of the Chinese-Belarusian relations for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries,” the Chinese president emphasized.

Xi Jinping wished good health and success in the work to Aleksandr Lukashenko, prosperity and strength to friendly Belarus, and happiness and well-being to the Belarusian people.


Lukashenko sends Spring Festival greetings to Xi Jinping

MINSK, 28 January (BelTA) – Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on the Spring Festival, the press service of the Belarusian leader told BelTA.

“The past year was marked by significant accomplishments on the part of the People’s Republic of China, which remains a reference point and an example to follow,” the congratulatory message reads. “As a result of the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China we witnessed further development of China’s responsible foreign policy, which reflects the country’s global role in the world and is consonant with modern challenges. At the same time, respect for independence, territorial integrity, observance of rights of other states and non-interference in their internal affairs remain your country’s unchanging principles.”

Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked Xi Jinping for paying personal and unwavering attention to relations with Belarus.

“In the New Year address to the people of China You noted that ‘On the new journey of Chinese modernization, everyone is a key actor, every effort counts, and every ray of light shines.’ Our country has been, is, and will be a reliable partner of the People’s Republic of China in the course of achieving all the set goals. There is no doubt that in 2025 we will continue progressively and systemically bolstering the all-weather and all-round strategic partnership while our friendship will be a reference point for the entire world,” the Belarusian leader stressed.

“During the Spring Festival I wish You, dear friend, strong health, prosperity, and new accomplishments in responsible state activities. I wish peace, development, and continued prosperity to the Great China,” the president wished.


Lukashenko: All generations of Belarusians cherish Great Victory

MINSK, 26 January (BelTA) – After casting his ballot in the presidential election on 26 January, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told journalists that all generations of Belarusians cherish the Great Victory, BelTA has learned.

Journalists from China asked the head of state how important it is in the current historic period to celebrate the Great Victory and to defend the truth about the outcomes of World War II.

Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that about 30 million people in the USSR died during the war. China lost approximately the same number of people in the fight against Japanese militarism. “You celebrate this [your victory]. Xi Jinping, my good friend and comrade, has invited many world leaders to attend these celebrations that will be held in May after the SCO meeting. We are very likely to attend these celebrations,” the president said.

He added that Belarus also celebrates the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. “We, like you, consider this Victory to be very important not only for those generations, but also for the contemporary ones. We will celebrate this Victory. I think that if we have a traditional parade this year, our Chinese friends and comrades will take part in it. In general, the Chinese take part in many cultural events and economic projects here. We have already commissioned a swimming pool, and are going to inaugurate a football stadium (a gem of Minsk) just in time for the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. So you will be regarded as our best friends and helpers. We will celebrate it together,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

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