President Dr Arif Alvi says Pakistan is keen to promote trade and cultural cooperation with Belarus through joint ventures.

He was talking to the outgoing Ambassador of Belarus Andrei Ermolovich, who paid a farewell call on him in Islamabad today (Monday).

The President said Pakistan wants to further enhance bilateral relations with Belarus in all fields of mutual interest, including trade and investment, science and technology, culture and defence.

The President particularly stressed the need for increasing cooperation in the areas of culture, tourism and pharmaceuticals. He said both countries have great potential of cooperation in these areas.