Lukashenko invites Xi to Minsk for 2027 visit, marking 35 years of ties

Belarusian President Lukashenko has formally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Belarus in 2027, framing it as a symbolic milestone ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The invitation signals continued deepening of Belarus-China ties, though no acceptance has been announced. This is a routine diplomatic gesture with limited immediate market impact.