PR No. 229 Islamabad

Federal Minister for Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain is visiting Belarus to attend MILEX-2017, 8th International Exhibition of Arms & Military Equipment on invitation of Chairman, State Military Industrial Committee of Republic of Belarus.

Federal Minister for Defence Production had a meeting with Lieutenant General Andrei Alekseyevich, Defence Minister of Belarus. Matters of bilateral importance came under discussion. They discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly cooperation in defence production. They also expressed interest to explore the areas of defence cooperation.

Federal Minister said that the defence industries of both the countries have significant capacities and capabilities and closer mutual collaboration between the two countries would help them realize the full potential in an optimal manner. Rana Tanveer highlighted the need to enhance collaboration in the field of defence production / procurement between Pakistan and Belarus.  Both Ministers desired that Pakistan and Belarus cooperation in defence would provide a healthy framework for both countries. There exist a potential for Pakistan and Belarus to collaborate in the fields of defence, he added.

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