Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Belarusian counterpart Maksim Ryzhenkov signed three documents and two joint statements during Araghchi’s official visit to Minsk, underscoring a push to deepen bilateral ties and coordination on international issues.
The document involved a cooperation program between the Iranian and Belarusian foreign ministries covering the 2026–2030 period. The two joint statements address “strategic principles for countering unilateral coercive measures and ways to mitigate and eliminate their negative consequences,” as well as “strengthening the role of international law in international relations.”
During the visit, Araghchi also held talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Speaking at a joint news conference with Ryzhenkov, he described the talks as “very good, constructive, and fruitful,” saying they played an important role in advancing bilateral relations.
“We agreed to outline a roadmap for cooperation over the coming year, specifying the steps needed to better tap into the capacities of both countries,” he said.
Araghchi noted that Iran and Belarus maintain close cooperation in international forums and share similar views on regional issues. He pointed to last year’s exchange of presidential visits as major milestones that led to a “significant boost” in political and economic cooperation.
He added that the meeting of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Commission held in Tehran last week reflected the two sides’ strong determination to sustain cooperation and make fuller use of existing economic potential.
Referring to unilateral sanctions imposed on both countries, Araghchi said Tehran and Minsk work closely together to counter such measures, adding that both are members of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter.
Ryzhenkov reaffirmed the high level of relations between Belarus and Iran, built on respect for sovereignty, peace, and multipolarity. “Iran and Belarus, as countries under sanctions pressure, condemn the use of economic restrictions that run counter to international law, harm ordinary people, and fuel tensions,” he said.
He also highlighted successful cooperation between the two countries within the frameworks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, saying these platforms serve the national interests of both sides and “represent the voice of the global majority.”
