MINSK: Belarus has extended a generous offer to welcome over 150,000 young, highly skilled Pakistani workers for jobs in the country, Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif said on Friday.
During an official visit of PM Shebaz to Belarus, the premier met the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, where both leaders agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in several areas, including agriculture, food security, industries, trade, and defence.
The decision to send Pakistani youth to Belarus was made during the meeting between PM Shehbaz and the Belarusian President. A comprehensive strategy in this regard will be formulated soon.
While addressing a joint press stakeout after the meeting, the prime minister expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity, calling it a “gift” for the people of Pakistan.
“This initiative will not only benefit the Belarusian economy but also provide meaningful livelihoods to Pakistani youth,” the premier highlighted.
“I assure you that the skilled Pakistani workforce, duly certified both by international standards and through national accreditation, will serve as a valuable asset to Belarus,” he added.
During the meeting, the two sides also agreed to jointly work for the manufacturing of agriculture machinery.
The prime minister also highlighted the Belarusian expertise in manufacturing equipments of mining sector, saying that Pakistan had mineral deposits worth trillions of dollars and both countries could become great partners in this sector.
The president of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, on the occasion emphasized the importance his country placed on fostering strong ties with Pakistan. He said that Belarus attached great significance to its relations with Pakistan and looked forward to deepening cooperation on multiple fronts.
Welcoming the Pakistani premier, President Lukashenko highlighted the potential for expanding bilateral collaboration in diverse sectors, including trade, industry, agriculture, and technology.
The president noted that the visit of PM Shehbaz Sharif would catalyse the opening of new avenues of cooperation between the two nations. He stressed the need to explore untapped areas of partnership and to build upon the existing friendly relations.
