For his part, Lukashenko pledged to strengthen all-dimensional cooperation with China and enhance communication and coordination with China on international and regional affairs.

Belarus supports and will actively participate in the China-proposed initiative of building the Silk Road Economic Belt, he said.

He also told reporters that the two countries will jointly commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory against fascism and militarism.

Before the talks, Lukashenko held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Independence Palace. He even personally went to Xi's car to meet the Chinese guests. Accompanied by Lukashenko, Xi reviewed the Belarusian honor guards.

On Sunday evening, Xi planted a spruce tree at the palace in token of the friendship between the peoples of the two countries.