Belarus, China sign package of cooperation agreements in various fields

 China establish comprehensive strategic partnership relations Belarus to partake in formation of Silk Road Information Belt Xi Jinping: Belarus-China relations are advancing to a new level Xi Jinping thanked for big contribution to China-Belarus relations development Lukashenko: Belarus will help China promote its interests in Europe Lukashenko: Belarus and China have established trust relations 1 2 3 OTHER STORIES BEIJING, 29 September (BelTA) – Belarus and China have signed a package of agreements and memorandums on cooperation in various fields. These documents were signed in the presence of the two heads of state in Beijing on 29 September, BelTA has learned. The sides signed a protocol on the exchange of ratification instruments of the agreement on friendship and cooperation between Belarus and the People's Republic of China as of 10 May 2015. An intergovernmental agreement on the technical and economic aid and a memorandum between Belarus' Economy Ministry and China's Commerce Ministry on cooperation for the development of the Chinese-Belarusian Industrial Park project were signed. A complex of measures on the joint promotion of the One Belt, One Road concept between the governments of Belarus and China was approved. The education ministries of the two countries signed a memorandum of cooperation in the joint training of personnel. The State Science and Technology Committee and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China signed a memorandum of understanding in the joint financing of Belarusian and Chinese scientific and technical projects. Lukashenko: Belarus and China have established trust relations Over two and a half decades, the Republic of Belarus and the People's Republic of China have reached an exceptional level of trust and sincerity in their dialogue and relations, the Belarusian leader stressed. The sides approved a plan of implementation of the memorandum between the Emergencies Ministry of Belarus and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of China on mutual understanding and cooperation in the mitigation of the consequences of emergencies in 2016-2018. A separate agreement was concluded between the Emergencies Ministry of Belarus and the China Earthquake Administration. The Labor and Social Security Ministry of Belarus and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China signed a memorandum of understanding. A framework agreement on cooperation and the mechanisms of interaction was signed between the State Property Committee of Belarus and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of China. Xi Jinping thanked for big contribution to China-Belarus relations development “Indeed, we have made serious progress in our cooperation. On behalf of the Belarusian people and the Belarusian state I would like to thank you for this contribution to our relations. Without this personal contribution it would be impossible to advance our relations to the existing level,” the Belarusian President said. Belarus' Agriculture and Food Ministry and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine signed a memorandum of cooperation in the delivery of Belarusian beef to China. A cooperation agreement wads concluded between the State Standardization Committee of Belarus and the Standardization Administration of China. A decision was made to set up the Belarusian-Chinese analytical center for development. A corresponding agreement was signed between the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. A cooperation agreement was concluded between the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Belarusbank, the Belarusian Finance Ministry, and China Development Bank on the provision of the loan under the guarantees of the Belarusian government. Belarusbank and China Development Bank concluded a drawdown agreement under the Slavkali project. A memorandum on the promotion of Chinese companies' investments to Belarus was signed between the government of Belarus and the Export-Import Bank of China. Belarus, China establish comprehensive strategic partnership relations The joint declaration reads: “Thanks to joint goal-oriented efforts contacts at the high level, mutual political trust and mutually beneficial cooperation between Belarus and China have reached an unprecedentedly high level." The sides approved a protocol for the plan of implementing machine-building projects between the ministries of industry and finance of Belarus and the Export-Import Bank of China. An agreement (roadmap) was signed between the State Defense Industries Committee of Belarus and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) concerning the promotion of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation. A memorandum of understanding and long-term cooperation was concluded by the Belarusian Industry Ministry and China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). OAO BelAZ and China Space Sanjiang Group Corporation signed a memorandum of intent. The Sport and Tourism Ministry and the Chinese National Tourism Administration signed a protocol of intent. A roadmap of long-term cooperation was signed between the Industry Ministry of Belarus and Zoomlion. The Industry Ministry of Belarus also concluded a memorandum of cooperation with Weichai Power Co.Ltd concerning the production of diesel engines in Belarus. An agreement on cooperation in the establishment of the Chinese-Belarusian investment Fund was signed by the Belarusian Finance Ministry, Belarusbank, and CITIC Construction Со. Ltd. Xi Jinping: Belarus-China relations are advancing to a new level Xi Jinping said: “Thanks to joint efforts Chinese-Belarusian relations are dynamically developing and are rising to a new level. Mutual trust grows stronger as well as practical cooperation across the board.” Lukashenko: Belarus will help China promote its interests in Europe The President stressed that Belarus and China have reached an advanced level of cooperation. He said that there are no problems in the political cooperation; the countries maintain good relations at the level of the heads of state, ministries and agencies. Belarus to partake in formation of Silk Road Information Belt The sides are going to use Belarusian data processing centers, including those established with the participation of Chinese companies, together. Belarus, China to build mutual gain architecture in economic cooperation The joint declaration reads: “The sides are united in their belief that trade, economic, investment, and financial cooperation represents the driving force of Belarusian-Chinese relations. The sides will take concerted measures to form an architecture of mutual gains and common benefits." Lukashenko awards Order for Strengthening Peace and Friendship to Xi Jinping The President of China has been honored with this award in recognition of a big contribution to the development of trade, economic, scientific, technological, and humanitarian ties between Belarus and China, significant achievements in the enhancement of friendly relations between the two states.
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