On the afternoon of October 11, 2010, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Belorussian President Alexander Lukashenko at the Great Hall of the People. Both sides exchanged in-depth views on furthering bilateral ties and other issues and reached broad consensus.

Hu extended welcome to Lukashenko, who is in China for a visit and to attend the Belorussian National Pavilion Day at the Shanghai Expo. Hu spoke positively of the progress of China-Belarus relations, calling the two countries good friends and partners. Hu said it is the consistent policy of the Chinese government to continuously consolidate and enhance bilateral ties and develop comprehensive cooperation with Belarus.

Hu said currently China-Belarus trade has overcome the impact of the global financial crisis and increased substantially. He urged both sides to seize the opportunity to expand cooperation areas, push forward large project cooperation, deepen high and new technology cooperation, do a good job in building the science and technology park and maintain steady growth in bilateral trade. Meanwhile, both sides should continue to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation on culture, education, sports and tourism. Hu expressed hope the two sides will support each other on major issues of respective concern and enhance coordination on global hotspot issues, to lay a solid foundation for further comprehensive, in-depth growth in bilateral relations.

Lukashenko said during his current visit, he had personally experienced the achievements of economic and social development in China. He expressed sincere congratulations to the Chinese side on these achievements. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, bilateral relations have been developing smoothly, he said, citing expanded cooperation in various areas and rapid trade growth. Expressing satisfaction over the growth of ties, Lukashenko said Belarus thanks for China's aid over the years. Belarus will firmly stick to the policy of developing cooperative ties with China and is ready to strengthen all-round cooperation between the two countries. Lukashenko also said his nation welcomes Chinese enterprises' investments in his country.

Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and other officials attended the meeting.