Xi also said China and Belarus should support each other in
"safeguarding their own core interests, oppose interference by
external forces in internal affairs, and safeguard the sovereignty
and political security of the two countries."
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko was in Beijing attending
several state meetings. The two heads of state signed a joint
statement firming up the further development of an "all-weather" and
comprehensive strategic partnership between the countries, according
to state media.
In September last year, Xi and Lukashenko announced an "all-weather"
strategic partnership, in a step-up in bilateral ties. China signed
a "no limits" partnership with close Belarus ally Russia just before
Moscow invaded Ukraine a year ago.
On Wednesday, China and Belarus also signed a number of bilateral
cooperation documents in economy and trade, industry, agriculture,
science and technology, health, tourism and sports, Xinhua News
reported.
(Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Writing by Bernard Orr; Editing by
Raissa Kasolowsky and Bernadette Baum)
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