Islamabad: Pakistan and Belarus have pledged to strengthen their bilateral ties and promote mutually beneficial cooperation. This commitment was made during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov in Islamabad on Monday. According to Radio Pakistan, both nations expressed satisfaction with the current momentum of bilateral exchanges and high-level visits. They are hopeful that the upcoming visit of President Aleksandr Lukashenko will further enhance their relationship. The discussions also included key regional and global developments, such as the situation in the Middle East, where both sides voiced their support for the peaceful resolution of conflicts. During the meeting, there was a strong emphasis on the need for a coordinated approach to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Furthermore, both countries highlighted the importance of increased cooperation within international and regional organizations to advance mutual interests a nd tackle global challenges jointly.