1st LD Writethru: Xi says China-Belarus relations to develop healthily, with great strides

ASTANA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that he believes China-Belarus relations will continue to develop healthily and with great strides under joint efforts of both countries.

Xi made the remarks when meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana.

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