“The Belarusian leader proposed to his counterpart to initiate more intensive co-operation between the two countries, ‘We have a lot to offer your country, especially at this stage of your development. As a country that manufactures machinery, we are ready to liaise with you not only through machinery trade but also by creating joint ventures based on partnership. I understand that your country has specific needs for food products, and we are ready to contribute in that area as well. Besides sharing our technologies, we are willing to train your specialists in our technological methods. In short, there are no limits to our co-operation, covering everything from agriculture and food products to the military-industrial sector. We are eager to work with you on these fronts. Additionally, we are open to hosting your children in Belarus for health improvement’.”
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“The SCO is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising 10 member states: Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.”
“The new status may also support Laos’ efforts to develop its role as a regional logistics hub. Its location gives it potential to serve as a link between China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, while creating opportunities to expand trade, investment and logistics connections with countries in Central Asia, South Asia and Eurasia.”