UAE and Belarus have reaffirmed their growing strategic partnership during official talks held between His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and President Alexander Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus at the Palace of Independence in Minsk.
At the outset of the meeting, President Alexander Lukashenko welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the accompanying delegation, further affirming the strength of the enduring bilateral ties between the UAE and Belarus.
President Lukashenko reaffirmed Belarus’ commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation with the UAE across multiple sectors, serving the mutual interests of both nations and fostering prosperity for their peoples.
HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to President Lukashenko, extending best wishes for his health and happiness, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of Belarus.
HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed also expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to His Highness and accompanying delegation.
In turn, President Lukashenko asked the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to convey his sincere greetings to the President of the UAE, along with his best wishes for the continued prosperity and well-being of the UAE and its people.
The meeting covered ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and broaden the scope of cooperation in areas of shared interest, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, and development.
The UAE and Belarus also exchanged views on key regional and international developments, highlighting the importance of advancing efforts to promote peace and stability and supporting peaceful conflict resolution as a foundation for sustainable development and prosperity in the region and beyond.
UAE and Belarus signs Trade in Services and Investment Agreement
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and President Lukashenko witnessed the exchange of the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA), which marks a new era of private-sector cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement expands market access for UAE businesses in sectors such as financial and business services, consulting, education, and healthcare, while also creating new opportunities for foreign direct investment and joint ventures. It reflects UAE and Belarus’ shared vision for economic prosperity through mutually beneficial trade and investment.
Belarus is a key trading partner for the UAE. In 2024, bilateral non-oil trade surged to approximately $3.9 billion, a fivefold increase on 2023 and a 47-fold rise compared to 2021, when trade volumes stood at just $82.6 million.
