Lukashenko Welcomes Indonesian Plan to Open Embassy in Minsk, Belarus

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed a warm welcome to Indonesia's intention to establish an embassy in Minsk, viewing it as a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations between the two nations.

Lukashenko highlighted that the establishment of diplomatic representation, coupled with direct flights and simplified visa procedures, would significantly enhance people-to-people connections and stimulate tourism. "Our delegation pays very high attention to mutual tourist visits. We are open to the opening of an Indonesian embassy in Belarus and also to the opening of visa-free travel, which will facilitate the visits of Belarusian citizens to Indonesia, as we have already done for Indonesian citizens to Belarus," he stated during a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta.

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Our delegation pays very high attention to mutual tourist visits. We are open to the opening of an Indonesian embassy in Belarus and also to the opening of visa-free travel, which will facilitate the visits of Belarusian citizens to Indonesia, as we have already done for Indonesian citizens to Belarus.

He further emphasized Belarus's commitment to fostering mutually beneficial cooperation with Indonesia across various strategic sectors. Lukashenko specifically mentioned food security, industry, trade, and health as key areas for collaboration. Belarus is prepared to support Indonesia's efforts in strengthening food self-sufficiency by providing fertilizers, agricultural machinery, and advanced farming technologies. "To provide food needs, we are ready to supply even more fertilizer, agricultural equipment, agricultural techniques, and so on," Lukashenko affirmed.

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To provide food needs, we are ready to supply even more fertilizer, agricultural equipment, agricultural techniques, and so on.

In addition to agricultural cooperation, Belarus is keen to expand its collaboration in the industrial sector. This includes developing heavy machinery and automotive industries, enhancing human resource capacity through training Indonesian technical personnel, and establishing joint ventures. "We are ready to teach our people not only here in Indonesia but also in our factories in Belarus. We are also ready to help our Indonesian friends in other areas that are needed in Indonesia," Lukashenko said.

Regarding trade, Lukashenko indicated Belarus's readiness to increase cooperation through the export of various commodities, including dairy and meat products. Belarus is also open to developing joint projects within Indonesia and is prepared to support collaboration in the health sector and medical services. The Belarusian president's remarks underscore a strong desire to build a robust and multifaceted partnership with Indonesia.

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We are ready to teach our people not only here in Indonesia but also in our factories in Belarus. We are also ready to help our Indonesian friends in other areas that are needed in Indonesia.