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Pezeshkian in Minsk: Iran, Belarus close ranks against US-led unilateralism

Iran Press TV

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 10:37 AM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the United States and some of its Western allies are seeking to expand unilateralism across the globe and impose their dictates upon other nations, emphasizing that neither Iran nor Belarus will tolerate such an approach.

"Nowadays, the United States and some European countries are trying to spread unilateralism and dictate their viewpoints on other countries. Such an approach has not been and will not be tolerable by you and us," Pezeshkian said in a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian arrived in the Belarusian capital on Wednesday following a visit to Armenia. His two-day state visit is focused on bolstering political, economic, and cultural ties.

"Western countries, led by the United States, are seeking to carve out our path in accordance with their own wishes. Nonetheless, Iran and Belarus believe they can stand up against the countries that seek to induce others with sanctions, and that they can overcome sanctions and problems by working together seriously," the Iranian president said.

Pezeshkian then hailed the amicable bilateral relations between Iran and Belarus, stating that the two countries share identical stances on many regional and international subjects, and have constructive cooperation in international spheres.

"Additionally, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS serve as frameworks and platforms for facilitation and expansion of constructive interactions between Iran and Belarus," he noted.

Pezeshkian described the broad commonalities in the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Belarus as a suitable ground for the full implementation of agreements between the nations and their close mutual cooperation in various regional and international domains.

Lukashenko: Belarus a fairly reliable partner for Iran

For his part, Lukashenko described Belarus as a friendly country and a reliable partner for Iran.

He stated that Minsk and Tehran, in an atmosphere of interaction and friendship, can expand cooperation and completely resolve possible problems facing some bilateral agreements.

The Belarusian president then asked Pezeshkian to convey his best wishes to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

"I believe that no path forward is blocked as regards the expansion of our cooperation. We can discuss all topics of interest and areas of cooperation, and elevate our relations to the highest levels," Lukashenko said.