Welcoming the delegation led by Mikhail Myasnikovich, Chairman of the Council of the Republic of National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Mahajan said the relations between India and Belarus have been "warm and friendly" with regular high-level visits.
Myasnikovich reiterated Belarusian support for India's candidature for UNSC Permanent Membership. Mahajan also appreciated the ready willingness of the Belarusian side to support in celebrating International Yoga Day in June 2016 in a befitting manner.
Indian side is already investing in Belarus in various sectors including pharmaceutical to benefit from Belarus's strategic location and its membership of Eurasian Economic Union, she said.
As per the statement, Mahajan and her Belarussian guests agreed that the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2017 must be celebrated with full vigour and vitality dotted by content drawn from rich repertoire of films, dance, music from both sides.