The relations between Belarus and India are developing on the principles of equality, trust and respect, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Belarus Alok Ranjan Jha on 12 January, BelTA has learned.

“We highly appreciate the friendly ties with India and consider the development of our cooperation as one of the priorities of Belarus' foreign policy in Asia. Today, India is a powerful modern state with a developed economy, a large market, large scientific and industrial potential. Our relations are developing on the principles of equality, trust and respect,” said Vladimir Andreichenko.