Belarus, India seek closer cooperation in international organizations

Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergei Aleinik met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Belarus Ashok Kumar on 18 June to discuss the intensification of political dialogue and cooperation in international organizations, BelTA has learned.

Earlier that day, the Indian ambassador held a press conference for the media, in which he placed significant emphasis on Belarus-India cooperation. During the meeting with Sergei Aleinik, the parties reaffirmed the friendly nature of relations between the two countries. The meeting focused on strengthening political dialogue, expanding trade and economic cooperation, deepening social and humanitarian ties, and, in particular, cooperation in international organizations.

“It is important to expand inter-parliamentary contacts between Belarus and India, including inter-parliamentary exchanges,” Sergei Aleinik stressed.

The meeting also highlighted the role of friendship groups and the potential of parliamentary structures such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, BRICS, and others in promoting multipolarity and building a fair world order.

The parties exchanged views on the global geopolitical situation and emphasized the need to use political and diplomatic tools for the peaceful resolution of armed conflicts.