President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko met with Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Akbar Ahmadian.
During the meeting, the head of state conveyed congratulations to his Iranian counterpart and also addressed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
I ask you very much that, while conveying my wishes and congratulations to the current new President, you do not forget to convey my warmest greetings to the spiritual leader of Iran, Mr. Khamenei. We are very old friends and have known each other well. And for many, many years, the press service of the President said in a statement.
Alexander Lukashenko thanked the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the opportunity to visit.
During the conversation, the politicians discussed the situation in the Middle East, on the borders of Belarus, and in the European region.
The topic of the activities of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization was discussed. At the same time, the President thanked the Iranian authorities for supporting Belarus in joining the SCO.
Alexander Lukashenko also extended an invitation to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Belarus and assured that Belarus remains a reliable partner of Iran.
The main thing I want you to understand is that Belarus has always been a reliable partner of Iran. And we are ready to walk our path with dignity, the statement said.
