Pakistan, Belarus Sign MoU to Employ Skilled Pakistani Workers

ISLAMABAD — August 27, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with the Belarusian Minister of Internal Affairs, Ivan Kubrakov, at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad. The talks focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, resulting in key agreements in employment, security, and extradition.

Key Outcomes of the Meeting

• Employment Opportunities: Pakistan and Belarus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the recruitment of skilled Pakistani workers in Belarus. This agreement builds on Prime Minister Sharif’s earlier visit to Minsk and is expected to open new doors for overseas employment.
• Strengthening Ties: PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Belarus, extending best wishes to President Alexander Lukashenko and welcoming his planned visit to Pakistan.
• Security Cooperation: Both sides agreed to enhance collaboration in counter-terrorism, border management, police training, and counter-narcotics.
• Extradition Treaty: Pakistan and Belarus finalized an extradition treaty along with an implementation protocol to boost legal cooperation.
• Delegation’s Visit: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain also attended the meeting. The Belarusian delegation visited NADRA headquarters, highlighting interest in Pakistan’s digital governance model.

Broader Context

This meeting marks another step in Pakistan’s growing engagement with Eastern Europe and Central Asia, focusing on trade, employment, and security partnerships. The new MoU will not only benefit Pakistani workers but also reflects Pakistan’s proactive diplomacy under the current government.

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