Belarus, China make breakthrough in inter-parliamentary cooperation
The procedure of signing the cooperation agreement between the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus and the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China has been complete. The document was signed by Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko on 6 October. This means that the document enters into force, BelTA learned from the press service of the House of Representatives.
“It is pleasant to note that we are making a powerful leap forward in inter-parliamentary cooperation with the People's Republic of China. The agreement provides for the establishment of a high-level committee on cooperation between legislative bodies,” Vladimir Andreichenko said. “The committee will aim to deepen and strengthen relations between the two states, as well as to put forward proposals and recommendations on various issues. Our efforts will be focused on intensifying contacts in key areas, including in the trade and economic sector.”
The speaker emphasized that in 2022 China became Belarus' second largest trade partner after Russia. “Belarus-China trade amounted to almost $5.8 billion. I am convinced that the current agreement will serve as a solid basis to further building up of interaction in the spirit of all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership announced by the leaders of Belarus and China last September,” the speaker of the House of Representatives said.
