Iran-Belarus sign 12 agreements during Pezeshkian's Minsk visit
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Iran-Belarus relations strengthen as the two heads of state sign acts spanning a wide range of sectors, including politics and international law.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk, Belarus, on August 20, 2025. (president.ir)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Iran-Belarus ties during an official visit by the Iranian president to the Belarusian capital. Both leaders stressed their opposition to Western unilateralism and pledged to expand diplomatic relations across political, economic, and cultural spheres.
Pezeshkian denounced the United States and some European allies for attempting to impose their dictates on other nations.
“Such an approach has not been and will not be tolerable by you and us,” he told Lukashenko during their Wednesday meeting.
The Iranian president emphasized that cooperation with Belarus is key to overcoming sanctions. “Iran and Belarus believe they can stand up against the countries that seek to impose sanctions, and they can overcome challenges by working together seriously,” Pezeshkian said.
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Lukashenko: Belarus a Reliable Partner for Iran
For his part, Lukashenko described Belarus as a “friendly and reliable partner” for Iran. He expressed confidence that bilateral cooperation could expand further and said Minsk was prepared to resolve any outstanding issues within an atmosphere of trust and dialogue.
“I believe that no path forward is blocked as regards the expansion of our cooperation,” Lukashenko said, adding that relations between the two countries could reach “the highest levels.”
Pezeshkian highlighted international platforms such as BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Eurasian Economic Union as key frameworks for broadening diplomatic relations. He underscored that both Iran and Belarus share similar stances on global issues, making cooperation more effective.
12 cooperation agreements signed in Minsk
The highlight of the visit was the signing of 12 memoranda of understanding. The agreements cover a wide range of sectors, including politics and international law, tourism and cultural exchange, arts and media collaboration, health and pharmaceuticals, industrial development, environmental protection, investment, and special economic zones.
Senior officials from both countries attended the signing ceremony, which reflected a significant step in strengthening Iran-Belarus ties.
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Pezeshkian described the common ground between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Belarus as the basis for fully implementing these agreements. Lukashenko, in turn, asked Pezeshkian to convey his greetings to Iranian Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei and reaffirmed Belarus’ readiness to expand cooperation in all fields.
The Iranian president's visit to Belarus is the second leg of his trip, which saw him stop in Armenia on August 19, where he signed 10 MoUs with Yerevan.
