Belarus President Lukashenko: Belarus and Iran to sign strategic cooperation agreement

Belarus President Lukashenko: Belarus and Iran to sign strategic cooperation agreement

Minsk, July 2, 2025 - Belarus and Iran have agreed to conclude a treaty on strategic cooperation, according to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. The agreement was reached during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Minsk on August 20, 2025 [1].

Lukashenko described the negotiations as substantive and highlighted the positive results achieved, which are expected to bring about beneficial shifts in bilateral interactions. The president emphasized that the two countries aim to prepare and sign the treaty on strategic cooperation in the near future [1].

The strategic partnership will encompass various areas, including military-technical cooperation. Both countries are under Western sanctions and have expressed their readiness to collaborate in countering these measures. Iran, with over 40 years of experience in dealing with sanctions, has agreed to assist Belarus in neutralizing these restrictions [2].

The agreement also extends to economic and cultural spheres, with plans to develop tourism between the two nations. Lukashenko noted that the level of trust between Minsk and Tehran should be reflected in their economic and cultural ties [2].

This strategic cooperation comes at a time when both countries are facing geopolitical turbulence. Lukashenko and Pezeshkian underscored their commitment to turning challenges into opportunities, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and cooperation across multiple sectors [2].

The recent meeting between Lukashenko and Iranian President Pezeshkian follows a series of diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties between Belarus and Iran. This agreement further solidifies their relationship and positions them as key allies in the geopolitical landscape [1].

References:

[1] https://eng.belta.by/president/view/belarus-iran-agree-to-conclude-treaty-on-strategic-cooperation-170689-2025/
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/belarus-iran-both-friends-putin-plan-strengthen-military-broader-ties-2025-08-20/