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Belarusian president arrives in Pakistan on two-day visit

Xinhua, May 28, 2015 Adjust font size:

President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus arrived in Islamabad Thursday on a two-day state visit, officials said.

This is the first visit by a Belarusian president to Pakistan, the Foreign Ministry said. Belarus established its resident Mission in Islamabad in November 2014.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif received President Lukashenko on his arrival at a military airbase near the capital Islamabad. A 21- gun salute was presented to the guest on his arrival.

Both leaders will hold talks later, a Foreign Ministry statement said.

Belarusian president is leading a high powered delegation. A business delegation preceded the presidential entourage for the first Pakistan, Belarus Business and Investment Forum.

A number of important agreements are expected to be signed.

"President Lukashenko's visit will help in strengthening the existing ties between the two countries," the Foreign Ministry said. Endi