Xi receives Lukashenko, who just met Putin, and praises his relationship with Belarus

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Beijing, declaring that the relationship between their countries is experiencing its "best historical moment." This meeting follows Lukashenko's two-day engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin and precedes a broader Asian tour for the Belarusian leader.

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the relationship between China and Belarus is going through its best historical moment

Xi emphasized the "rock-solid" mutual political trust between China and Belarus, characterizing them as "true friends who trust and support each other." He asserted that their ties have endured international challenges and pledged China's support for Belarus's national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Xi urged both nations to act as a "stabilizing force in a turbulent world."

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the political mutual trust between the two countries is rock-solid

Lukashenko, in turn, referred to China as Belarus's "unconditional strategic partner." He highlighted the significant support Beijing provides for Belarus's economic and social development and expressed his aspiration to enhance strategic communication and expand areas of cooperation with China.

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are true friends who trust and support each other

The Belarusian president's tour comes at a sensitive time, with renewed tensions surrounding Ukraine. Lukashenko recently met with Putin, though details of their discussions remain undisclosed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously warned of alleged plans by Moscow and Minsk to involve Belarus more actively in the conflict, claims that Belarus has denied. Lukashenko stated he met with Zelenskyy's representatives to reiterate Belarus's desire to avoid conflict escalation.

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China supports Belarus in protecting its national sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity