Alexander Lukashenko, on behalf of all Belarusians and himself, congratulated a number of high-ranking officials from Saudi Arabia on National Day.
Among them are the kingdom's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud.
The Belarusian leader also congratulated all the people of the kingdom on this significant event for this state on the Arabian Peninsula.
He separately noted that today Riyadh is “strengthening its position as an influential country in global and regional politics.”
He also drew attention to the important role of the kingdom in the largest integration associations.
Saudi Arabia is “creating the economy of the future,” the President of Belarus’ press service quotes him as saying.
This, as specified, is stated in the congratulations to King Aziz al-Saud.
"A Qualitatively New Level"
It also states that Minsk and Riyadh will take bilateral cooperation to a “qualitatively new level” by 2023.
According to the author of the message, this is evidenced by the growth of trade indicators, the intensification of contacts in all areas, and the opening of the Belarusian embassy in Riyadh.
I will be glad to visit your country at a convenient time to discuss the most pressing issues and agree on a plan for further joint actions in the political, trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, the head of state noted.
Appeal to the Crown Prince
In his congratulatory message to the Crown Prince, Lukashenko expressed confidence in the continuation of the exchange of experience and coordination of positions on international issues.
With this approach, according to the President, both countries will be able to “more actively shape a common vision of a fair multipolar world order based on mutual respect and the principles of non-interference in internal affairs.”