--- title: "Gilani calls for expansion of Pakistan-Belarus cooperation, signs parliamentary MoU" description: "Both Associated Press of Pakistan and The Nation reported on Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani's call to expand Pakistan-Belarus cooperation and the signing of a parliamentary MoU. The coverage was largely uniform, with both outlets emphasizing Gilani’s remarks about the strong foundation of friendly relations and the potential for mutually beneficial cooperation. No significant differences in framing or emphasis were evident between the two excerpts." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10293-gilani-leaves-for-belarus-on-official-visit-three-month-ban site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Gilani calls for expansion of Pakistan-Belarus cooperation, signs parliamentary MoU pakistan · updated 27 Sep 2026, 7:01 AM PKT · 23–27 Sep 2026 · 13 articles from 6 outlets over 4 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Yousaf Raza Gilani left for Belarus on an official visit to strengthen parliamentary and bilateral relations. One outlet also noted that the trip occurred despite a three-month ban on foreign travel, which includes specified exceptions. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 27 Sep 2026 — Gilani seeks expanded Pakistan-Belarus cooperation in advanced healthcare, technology (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [Gilani seeks expanded Pakistan-Belarus cooperation in advanced healthcare, technology](https://www.nation.com.pk/27-Sep-2026/gilani-seeks-expanded-pakistan-belarus-cooperation-advanced-healthcare-technology) · 27 Sep 2026, 7:01 AM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has highlighted new avenues for cooperation between Pakistan and Belarus in advanced healthcare, technology, knowledge exchange and cultural heritage. ### 25 Sep 2026 — Gilani calls for expansion of Pakistan-Belarus cooperation, signs parliamentary MoU (3 outlets) > Both Associated Press of Pakistan and The Nation reported on Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani's call to expand Pakistan-Belarus cooperation and the signing of a parliamentary MoU. The coverage was largely uniform, with both outlets emphasizing Gilani’s remarks about the strong foundation of friendly relations and the potential for mutually beneficial cooperation. No significant differences in framing or emphasis were evident between the two excerpts. - **The Nation** — [Gilani calls for expansion of Pakistan-Belarus cooperation](https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Sep-2026/gilani-calls-expansion-pakistan-belarus-cooperation) · 26 Sep 2026, 2:06 AM PKT > MINSK - Chairman Senate of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan and Belarus have a strong foundation of friendly relations and should translate their longstanding ties into mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, industry, pharmaceuticals, technology and people-to-people contacts. - **Daily Times** — [Pakistan, Belarus sign MoU on parliamentary exchanges](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1558396/pakistan-belarus-sign-mou-on-parliamentary-exchanges/) · 26 Sep 2026, 1:31 AM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Chairman Senate of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Friday said that Pakistan and Belarus have a strong foundation of friendly relations and should translate their longstanding ties into mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, industry, pharmaceuticals, technology and people-to-people contacts. Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani’s official visit to Belarus, undertaken at the inv... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Gilani calls for expansion of Pakistan-Belarus cooperation, signs parliamentary MoU](https://www.app.com.pk/national/gilani-calls-for-expansion-of-pakistan-belarus-cooperation-signs-parliamentary-mou/) · 25 Sep 2026, 8:09 PM PKT · 97% identical wording to the newest filing > Chairman Senate of Pakistan Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Friday said that Pakistan and Belarus have a strong foundation of friendly relations and should translate their longstanding ties into mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, industry, pharmaceuticals, technology and people-to-people contacts. ### 24 Sep 2026 — Gilani meets Belarus president to discuss bilateral cooperation (3 outlets) > Both outlets reported that Chairman of the Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani met with Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk and conveyed warm greetings. The framing and wording of the excerpts are nearly identical, with no notable differences in emphasis or additional details provided by either outlet. - **Pakistan Today** — [Gilani, Lukashenko reaffirm Pakistan-Belarus ties, push wider economic cooperation](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/24/gilani-lukashenko-reaffirm-pakistan-belarus-ties-push-wider-economic-cooperation) · 24 Sep 2026, 10:11 PM PKT > Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani and Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko reaffirmed Pakistan-Belarus ties, with Gilani stressing stronger economic cooperation, investment, joint ventures, agriculture, technology, education and parliamentary engagement between the two countries. - **The Nation** — [Gilani meets President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, discusses strengthening bilateral cooperation](https://www.nation.com.pk/24-Sep-2026/gilani-meets-president-belarus-aleksandr-lukashenko-discusses-strengthening-bilateral-cooperation) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:38 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, held a high-level meeting with the President of the Republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, in Minsk and conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the people and Parliament of Pakistan to the people of Belarus. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Gilani meets President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko, discusses strengthening bilateral cooperation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/gilani-meets-president-of-belarus-aleksandr-lukashenko-discusses-strengthening-bilateral-cooperation/) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Sep 24 (APP):Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani held a high-level meeting with President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko in Minsk and conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from the people and Parliament of Pakistan to the people of Belarus. Chairman Senate expressed appreciation to President Lukashenko for the... ### 23 Sep 2026 — Gilani departs for Belarus on official visit (3 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani left for an official visit to Belarus at the invitation of the country’s parliamentary counterpart. The Associated Press of Pakistan and Pakistan Observer emphasized the goal of strengthening bilateral or parliamentary ties. The Business Recorder added context about a recent three-month ban on foreign travel for officials, noting that exceptions apply. - **Pakistan Observer** — [Gilani departs for Belarus to further strengthen bilateral ties](https://pakobserver.net/gilani-departs-for-belarus-to-further-strengthen-bilateral-ties/) · 24 Sep 2026, 7:34 AM PKT > Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday departed for the Republic of Belarus on an official visit at the… - **Business Recorder** — [Gilani leaves for Belarus on official visit: Three-month ban on foreign travel subject to specified exceptions: Senate](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40440910/gilani-leaves-for-belarus-on-official-visit-three-month-ban-on-foreign-travel-subject-to-specified-exceptions-senate) · 24 Sep 2026, 5:55 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: A day after the Senate Secretariat announced that Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani approved a “comprehensive package,” which included a three-month ban on foreign visits, as part of the austerity measures, the Senate chief left for an official foreign visit on Wednesday on the pretext of strengthening parliamentary cooperation with the host state. The said visit to Belarus is takin... - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani departs for the Republic of Belarus on an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Ms. Natalya Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic.](https://www.app.com.pk/photos-section/chairman-senate-syed-yousaf-raza-gilani-departs-for-the-republic-of-belarus-on-an-official-visit-at-the-invitation-of-his-counterpart-ms-natalya-kochanova-chairperson-of-the-council-of-the-republic/) · 23 Sep 2026, 5:09 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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