China Says It's Committed To Friendship With Belarus

China is ready to join hands with Belarus to lift the friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries to a higher level, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Wang made the remarks during a meeting with Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Wang said that China and Belarus are comprehensive strategic partners and iron-clad friends, and bilateral relations have been running at a high level with care and promotion of the two heads of state.

Beijing is thankful that Belarus stands firmly with China in terms of issues concerning China's core interests, and China will continue to support Belarus in maintaining its sovereignty and national dignity as well as safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, he said.

For his part, Makei said China is a great friend of Belarus, and Belarus is committed to developing relations with China and is willing to be China's iron-clad friend, Xinhua reported.

Belarus is grateful for China's precious support on the global stage, and will, as always, offer open support for China on all issues concerning China's core interests, including those concerning Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet, he reportedly noted.