MINSK: Belarus offers to host 150,000 Pakistani workers as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces the significant workforce collaboration on Friday. This agreement will enable skilled Pakistani laborers to contribute to Belarus’s development projects while strengthening bilateral relations between Belarus and Pakistan.
The prime minister referred to it as a “gift” for the people of Pakistan and sent his sincere appreciation for the chance, emphasizing that the project will not only boost the Belarusian economy but also give Pakistani young a real means of subsistence.
The prime minister added, “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,” during a joint press conference with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
Remembering Aleksandr Lukashenko’s 2015–16 visit to Pakistan, the prime minister stated that it set the groundwork for a lengthy friendship and collaboration in areas of shared interest.
The prime minister stated that the government is eager to learn from Belarus’s expertise in a number of fields, including agriculture.
“As an agrarian nation, Pakistan has 65% of its population living in rural areas. He added that Pakistan needed to establish collaborative ventures between its companies and those in Belarus. “We need your expertise to increase our per acre yield by using the modern methodologies in the sector,” he remarked. “The companies from both Pakistan and Belarus will have a win win situation in this regard.”
The prime minister also emphasized Belarus’s proficiency in producing mining equipment, stating that Pakistan possesses natural resources valued at billions of dollars and that the two nations might work together to develop this industry.
On the occasion, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko underlined how crucial it was for his nation to maintain close relations with Pakistan.
According to him, Belarus valued its ties with Pakistan and was eager to expand its collaboration on a number of fronts.
President Lukashenko welcomed the premier of Pakistan and emphasized the possibility of deepening bilateral cooperation in a variety of areas, including as technology, commerce, industry, and agriculture.
He conveyed his belief that the high-level interaction would open the door to a long-term strategic alliance and reciprocal development.
The president stated that PM Shehbaz Sharif’s visit would act as a spur to open up new channels of collaboration between the two countries. He emphasized the importance of building on the current cordial relationships and investigating unexplored partnership opportunities.
Mutual collaboration
On Friday, Pakistan and Belarus decided to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in a number of areas, including commerce, industry, agriculture, food security, and defense.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met here and decided to deploy 150,000 talented Pakistani youngsters to Belarus to help with Belarus’s nation-building. Soon, a thorough plan in this area will be developed.
The two parties decided to collaborate on the production of agricultural machines during the meeting.
It was also decided to increase collaboration in food security and electric bus manufacture.
The two presidents also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and business-to-business collaboration.
In addition to discussing trade, investment, and regional issues, the two parties expressed pleasure with the recent advancements in all facets of their bilateral relationship.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, meanwhile, stated that “We reviewed the entire spectrum of our bilateral cooperation, including political, trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts” in his social media post on X that highlighted his meeting with the president of Belarus.
“Highlights of our talks included the agreement to send over 150,000 highly skilled Pakistani workers to contribute to nation-building efforts in Belarus; enhanced cooperation in agriculture and food security; and potential joint ventures in the manufacturing of electric buses and agricultural machinery steps that will help transform our enduring bond of friendship into a lasting partnership” , he said.
He also stated “President Lukashenko and I share a strong desire to continue elevating Pakistan-Belarus cooperation to new and greater heights” .
MoUs
A number of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Pakistan and Belarus on Friday with the goal of strengthening collaboration in a number of areas, such as environmental protection, trade, and defense.
Following a meeting with President Aleksandr Lukashenko and delegation-level discussions covering a range of topics, including regional and global issues as well as various areas of cooperation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the accords during his official visit to Belarus.
Ministers from both sides exchanged the pre-signed agreements during the ceremony, which was observed by the two leaders.
Both a readmission agreement and an agreement on cooperation between the two nations’ interior ministries were signed by the governments of Belarus and Pakistan. The Belarusian Internal Affairs Minister and Senator Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, shared documents.
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin exchanged documents and signed an agreement on cooperation between the two nations’ defense ministries.
The Ministry of Defense Production and the State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus signed a Program (Roadmap) of Military-Technical Cooperation for 2025–2027. The documents were transferred between Belarus’s Minister of the State Authority for Military Industry, Dmitry Pantus, and Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan.
Bilateral agreements for collaboration in business support, trade growth, postal services, environmental protection, and trade body cooperation were also signed during the visit.
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Q1. Why is Belarus employing Pakistani laborers?
More than 150,000 competent Pakistani workers will be hired by Belarus as part of its nation-building efforts. In addition to helping Belarus fulfill its increasing labor demands in critical industries, this policy seeks to improve bilateral ties.
Q2. What kind of labor is Pakistan providing to Belarus?
Belarus is seeking young, highly skilled Pakistani laborers, especially those with national and international certifications. These experts will support sectors such as manufacturing, technology, mining, and agriculture.
Q3. How would Pakistan gain from this partnership?
This program will increase foreign remittances, give Pakistani youngsters job possibilities, and expose them to the world. Additionally, it strengthens Pakistan’s and Belarus’s long-term diplomatic and economic relations.
Q4. In which areas are Belarus and Pakistan working together?
The two countries decided to increase their collaboration in a number of areas, such as:
- Farming
- Protection
- Security of food
- Commerce and trade
- Manufacturing of electric buses and machinery
Q5. What agreements did Belarus and Pakistan sign?
Numerous agreements and memorandums of understanding were formed, encompassing topics like:
- Protection of the environment
- Defense collaboration
- Postal and trade services
- Technical-military collaboration (2025–2027)
- Facilitation of business and investment
Q6. What was said regarding the deal by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif?
The Pakistani workforce would prove to be a great asset, boosting Belarus’s economy and promoting mutual development, according to PM Shehbaz Sharif, who dubbed it a “gift” for the people of Pakistan.
