Belarus and India discussed bilateral cooperation for the medium term. The topic was discussed at a meeting between Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Belarus Ashok Kumar on 17 September, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

The parties noted the intensification of interaction in all areas of bilateral relations, including the high momentum of political dialogue in the context of recent Belarusian-Indian contacts at the highest and high levels.

 

The sides agreed that the decision taken by the Belarusian government to grant Indian citizens the right to obtain electronic visas to enter Belarus will contribute to expanding cooperation between the two states.

 

In addition, plans were considered for holding bilateral events in the coming months, including the 12th meeting of the Belarusian-Indian intergovernmental commission on cooperation in economy, trade, industry, science, technology and culture.

 

The parties emphasized the importance of joint work to prepare for the conclusion of a new package of bilateral documents, including a roadmap for medium-term cooperation.